About this opportunity
Riverside Transport lists this CDL A Truck Driver (1099) - $5,500 Onboarding Pay opportunity in kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 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
Worksite address
kankakee, IL, 60901, US
Who can apply
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