Description

Join a family-owned company that values your time, safety, and work-life balance. Our drivers are the face of our operation—delivering quality products with pride and professionalism across the Midwest.

Pay & Benefits

Up to $0.55 per mile (CPM)
Average annual pay: $65,000 – $75,000
Top earners: $70,000-$85,000+ based on miles and performance
$2,000 Sign-On/Schedule Bonus
Weekly pay (direct deposit)
Additional earnings:
- Stop pay
- Detention pay
- Non-driving hourly pay
- Extra pickup/delivery pay
Safety & performance bonuses
Full benefits package:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) + Match + Profit Sharing
- PTO (starts accruing immediately)
- Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program

Schedule & Route

Regional routes
Home every weekend
Home 2–3 nights per week
Monday–Friday schedule (occasional Sunday start)
Consistent freight & dependable miles
Late-model, well-maintained equipment (Reefer trailers)

What You’ll Do

Safely operate a CDL-A vehicle (26,000+ GVW)
Deliver products to grocery warehouses & distribution centers
Backhaul raw materials when assigned
Load/unload freight and verify counts
Complete delivery paperwork and maintain ELD logs
Perform pre/post-trip inspections
Provide professional customer service at each stop

Requirements

Requirements

Valid Illinois CDL-A license
2+ years of driving experience
Clean driving record
Basic knowledge of FMCSA regulations (Sec. 177 & 383–396)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Must pass a DOT physical and drug test
Strong work ethic, professionalism, and communication skills
Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
Ability to use email and basic navigation tools

Why Drivers Choose Mel-O-Cream

Family-owned, stable company
Respectful, driver-focused culture
Predictable home time
Consistent routes and earnings
Long-term career opportunity

Apply Today

Take the next step in your driving career with a company that treats you like family.

As part of our hiring process, please complete our brief Cultural Index Survey HERE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Disclaimer

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.