CDL A Truck Driver (1099) - $5,500 Onboarding Pay

Riverside Transport
Elgin, IL

Contracting CDL-A Truck Drivers

  • EARN TODAY. OWN TOMORROW - Up to $1,650 weekly take-home
  • PAID TO GET STARTED - $5,000 sign-on bonus + $500 orientation pay
  • EASY FREIGHT. EASY WEEKS. - 100% no-touch dry van , 60% drop & hook

Why Drive for Riverside Transport?

At Riverside Transport, drivers aren't just numbers on a board - they're part of the family. We focus on consistency, communication, and respect, building long-term relationships with drivers who want steady pay, reliable home time, and a company that puts people first.

Riverside offers flexible career options backed by dependable freight and a driver-first culture that's built to last.

Lease Purchase Truck Driver Overview

  • Strong weekly take-home while you build ownership. Lease Purchase drivers average $1,400-$1,650 in weekly take-home pay, combining mileage pay, fuel surcharge, and accessorial earnings.
  • Mileage pay that rewards every mile. Earn $1.30CPM + fuel surcharge on all miles, with safety and on-time performance bonuses built into the rate.
  • Freight that keeps you moving. Run 100% no-touch dry van freight with 60% drop & hook, cutting dock time and keeping your wheels turning..
  • Predictable resets that fit the road. Get home weekly for a 34 hr reset, so you recharge without slowing down your earning momentum.
  • Get paid to get rolling. Start with a $5,000 sign-on bonus plus $500 paid orientation as you transition into your truck.

Lease Purchase Program Details

  • Low-barrier entry, no surprises. Get started with no money down, no credit check, and a true walk-away lease - no balloon payment required.
  • Payments that stay manageable. Weekly truck payments start as low as $534/week after incentives, with fixed or per-mile payment options available.
  • Shorter paths to ownership. Choose lease terms from 2.3 - 5.5 years, depending on the truck and payment structure you select.
  • Maintenance protection built in. A full-service bumper-to-bumper maintenance program ($0.07-$0.14/mi) helps control costs and reduce unexpected expenses.
  • Late-model equipment. Drive 2023-2025 Freightliner and International trucks, spec'd for comfort and reliability.
  • Bring family along. Rider and pet policies available so you don't have to run solo.

Actual Lease P&L Example

Weekly Revenue: $4,020

  • $3,120 base pay ($1.30/mi × 2,400 avg miles)
  • $840 fuel surcharge
  • $60 accessorial pay

Weekly Expenses: $2,392

  • $1,217 estimated fuel
  • $594 fixed truck payment
  • $234 taxes & insurance
  • $288 maintenance
  • $59 base plates & miscellaneous

Estimated Weekly Take-Home Pay: $1,628

Please note that pay varies by route, location, experience level, and performance. There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Driver Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • At least 22 years of age
  • 6 months experience in last 24 mo.
  • No substance abuse programs within the last 10 years
Posted 2026-07-18

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