CDL A Truck Driver - Up to $110,000 / yr (Sterling)

American Central Transport
Sterling, IL

Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers

HIGH STANDARDS. BIG REWARDS. Earn up to $110,000 per year
BUILT AROUND YOU: Choose your home time, run no-touch freight, get paid for practical miles
DRIVE IN COMFORT: All equipment 2022 or newer; including 100 new 25 tractors

Why Drive for ACT?

At American Central Transport, we don't just offer driving jobs-we build long-term careers for professionals who want consistency, respect, and premium earnings. As an Elite Fleet award-winning carrier, ACT pairs top-tier pay with a culture built on integrity, communication, and genuine driver support.

If you're searching for your forever home in trucking, ACT delivers: great miles, modern equipment, flexible home time options, and a team that takes care of you on and off the road. Fill out a fast application and talk to a recruiter today-your next chapter starts here.

CDL-A Truck Driver Job Details

  • Strong pay that stays steady. Our drivers average $1,400-$1,530 per week, and earn up to $110,000 per year. You are paid for practical miles, not just the shortest route.
  • Home time that fits your life. All drivers are guaranteed 7 days home each month-how you use them is up to you. Take shorter resets throughout the month or stay out longer and enjoy a full week at home.
  • A driver-friendly lane every time. Run 100% no-touch freight across the Midwest and Southeast with zero Northeast runs, so you spend more time driving and less time dealing with hassle.
  • Ride in comfort with premium equipment. Drive 2022+ tractors-including new 2025 models-equipped with APUs, inverters, refrigerators, microwaves, and memory foam mattresses.

Benefits that Work as Hard as You

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, & AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Paid holidays & time off
  • Free rider & pet policies!
  • Drivers can now choose one of these two options for hired referred drivers: (1) Increase mileage pay - earn $0.02 per mile for 12 months for every mile you drive while your referred driver is active at ACT, OR (2) $1,500 cash payment - earn $1,500 cash over 6 months while you and your referred driver are active at ACT
  • Also offering a $2,500 retention bonus

*Pay varies by experience level and production.
**There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 1+ years of verifiable OTR experience
  • DOT Physical, urine and company policy hair test required

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road

Reference Number: 400000059-121225

Posted 2026-02-02

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