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CDL A Owner Operator

ARL Network
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027
Job Description:
CDL-A OWNER OPERATOR - LOCAL INTERMODAL
HOME DAILY • JOLIET, IL & SURROUNDING AREA
General Express — a division of ARL Transport - $2,500 – $3,500 Gross weekly settlement
The Run
  • Local intermodal: in and out of the rail yards every day — no over-the-road, no weeks away from home.
  • Service area: IL, IN, WI, IA and MI. About 95% of our freight has you home daily.
  • Freight mix: domestic containers, import/export intermodal rail, and depot moves in marine and domestic containers.
  • Load types: live load, live unload, and drop-and-hook.
  • Specialty work: some containers are refrigerated, and we haul ISO tanks for operators with tanker experience.

Compensation $2,500 – $3,500 per week in gross settlement revenue. This is the typical weekly range for owner operators running a full schedule — before fuel, insurance, maintenance and other business expenses. Actual earnings vary based on loads accepted, hours run, and equipment. Programs & Support
  • Lease purchase options
  • Bobtail and physical damage insurance
  • IFTA program, IRP plate program, and PrePass
  • Company depot, maintenance and warehousing operation in Joliet, located between G4 and BNSF LPC

Requirements
  • At least 23 years of age
  • 2 years verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months with the trailer type being hauled
  • Current DOT physical
  • Not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
  • No more than 100 CSA points
  • Tractor model year 2000 or newer
  • Must meet ARL Transport's IBE qualification standards

Nice to Have (Not Required)
  • Tanker endorsement or ISO tank experience — opens up additional freight
  • Prior intermodal or rail yard experience

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https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/arltransport?r=1820
Questions? Call the Joliet terminal direct: 815-714-2845 or 815-207-1461
Job Requirements:
  • At least 23 years of age
  • 2 years verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months with the trailer type being hauled
  • Current DOT physical
  • Not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
  • No more than 100 CSA points
  • Tractor model year 2000 or newer
  • Must meet ARL Transport's IBE qualification standards

Wage Range: 2500.00 - 3500.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Lease Purchase Options! Bobtail and Physical Damage Insurance. IFTA Program, IRP Plate Program, Pre-Pass Program more!

Salary : $2,500 - $3,500

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