Dry Van $0.75 – $1.05 CPM
Up to $3,400 per week for qualifying dry van drivers.
Drive with a company that values your time
Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers competitive pay, modern equipment, flexible home-time options, and multiple ways to get paid.
Prefer to apply by phone? Call 773-524-1043
Company Proof
Real company. Real operating history.
Premium Express Trucking Inc. has been operating in the trucking industry for more than 10 years. We focus on dependable freight operations, professional drivers, modern equipment and long-term relationships with the people behind the wheel.
- 10+ Years
- Trucking industry experience
- USDOT 2589113
- Federal motor carrier identification
- MC 907914
- Motor carrier authority
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Administrative / recruiting office
Looking for CDL-A jobs in Illinois? See pay, equipment, home-time options and answers to common driver questions.
Why PEXT
Built around the people behind the wheel
A straightforward operation with real equipment, real miles, and pay structures you can choose from.
Flatbed $0.85 – $1.45 CPM
Up to $4,200 per week for qualifying flatbed / open deck drivers.
No Escrow
No escrow deduction.
Modern Equipment
2023–2025 Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia trucks.
3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week
Consistent freight with home-time and OTR options.
Layover, Detention & Tarp Pay
$150 layover, $25/hr detention, $50–$100 tarping on qualifying loads.
Exact compensation depends on experience, schedule, freight, and position. Qualification and program terms apply.
Company Drivers
Driver Application
CDL-A dry van and flatbed / open deck positions with accessorial pay, modern equipment and Bestpass / PrePass benefits.
Owner Operators
Owner Operator Application
Dry van and flatbed / open deck programs with dispatch support and trailer rental options.
Driver FAQ
Questions Drivers Actually Ask
Straight answers about pay, miles, home time, equipment and working with Premium Express Trucking.
Is Premium Express Trucking a high-paying trucking company in Illinois?
Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers experienced CDL-A drivers multiple compensation options depending on freight type, experience, position and schedule.
Dry Van company driver compensation ranges from approximately $0.75 to $1.05 per mile, with potential earnings of up to $3,400 per week.
Flatbed / Open Deck company driver compensation ranges from approximately $0.85 to $1.45 per mile, with potential earnings of up to $4,200 per week.
Actual compensation varies based on experience, freight, mileage, schedule, position, load requirements and other operating conditions.
Compare Driver PayWhat trucking company in Illinois offers weekly home time and strong pay?
Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers qualifying CDL-A positions with weekly home restart options while maintaining competitive mileage and compensation opportunities.
Qualified positions may offer a 34-hour restart at home each week. Actual home time depends on freight, driver location, hours of service, delivery schedules and operating conditions.
Premium Express Trucking recruits drivers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Illinois communities.
Can I be home every weekend with Premium Express Trucking?
Weekly restart-at-home positions are available for qualifying drivers. Many of these schedules are designed around returning home for a 34-hour restart before starting the next work week.
Exact arrival and departure times depend on freight, location, hours of service, weather and customer schedules, so weekend home time should not be represented as guaranteed for every load.
View Home-Weekly Driver JobsHow much can a Dry Van driver make with Premium Express Trucking?
Dry Van company drivers may earn from approximately $0.75 to $1.05 per mile depending on experience, freight, schedule and position.
Potential earnings can reach up to approximately $3,400 per week or $15,000 per month at qualifying compensation and mileage levels.
Actual earnings vary and are not guaranteed.
Dry Van Driver JobsHow much can a Flatbed driver make with Premium Express Trucking?
Flatbed and Open Deck company drivers may earn from approximately $0.85 to $1.45 per mile depending on experience, freight, tarping requirements, schedule, position and mileage.
Potential earnings can reach up to approximately $4,200 per week or $17,000 per month at qualifying compensation and mileage levels.
Actual earnings vary and are not guaranteed.
Flatbed Driver JobsWhich pays more at Premium Express Trucking: Dry Van or Flatbed?
Flatbed / Open Deck positions generally have higher earning potential because drivers may take on additional securement and tarping responsibilities.
Dry Van: $0.75–$1.05 per mile, up to $3,400 per week.
Flatbed / Open Deck: $0.85–$1.45 per mile, up to $4,200 per week.
The best option depends on the driver's experience, preferred freight type, schedule and willingness to handle flatbed responsibilities.
Read all 20 answers on our CDL-A driver FAQ page.
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