Local CDL-A Driver – Dedicated | Home Daily
Local CDL-A Driver – Dedicated | Home Daily | Daycab
Ottawa, IL | $290/Day
Are you looking for a local driving job where you can be home every night, park onsite, and still earn solid money? PetSmart’s dedicated local operation in Ottawa, IL is hiring reliable CDL-A drivers.
What You’ll Earn
- $290 day rate
- Average weekly gross: ~$1,450 (based on a 5-day work week)
- Average weekly miles: 1,600–2,200
- Average length of haul: 200–525 miles
- 2–3 stops per day on average
The Job
You’ll run local and regional deliveries of pet accessories for retail stores and customers across IL, IA, IN, MI, MO, and WI. Most work is no-touch (preloaded trailers at the shipper; live unload at the customer). You’ll also handle some same-day broker freight in the local area.
A typical day:
Start between 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM. Deliver to local retail stores and make customer pickups that return to the Ottawa facility. Most drivers are home early-to-mid afternoon. An average day is 10–12 hours depending on the route.
Why Drivers Like This Account
- Home daily with onsite parking
- Early start = early finish
- Daycab only
- No endorsements required
- Strong driver-to-dispatcher ratio (11:1)
- 24-hour dispatch and breakdown support
- Hiring within 50 miles of Ottawa, IL
What Makes a Successful Driver Here
We’re looking for dependable drivers who communicate well, show up on time, manage their day effectively, and keep safety first — especially in store parking lots and during loading/unloading. Flexibility and a positive attitude go a long way.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean and safe driving record
- Ability to work early morning starts
- Live within ~50 miles of Ottawa, IL preferred
Ready to drive local, be home every night, and earn $290 a day?
Apply today and join a steady dedicated fleet that values reliability and communication.