Night Shift Line Haul Driver-Drop & Hook(Contract)-Highland | Hiring

Opportunity in Highland

Position: Night Shift Line Haul Driver - Drop & Hook (Flexible/Contract, Highland) Company: Amazon Freight Partner Based in: Highland, IL (a central Highland location) Status: New Highland listing (actively interviewing). Career Level: Trainee.

Pay: $26-$30/Hour (approx. $58.2k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Join our Highland team for this flexible role.

Position Scope

Apply your your professional skills skills at our Highland location.

• This Highland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Amazon Freight Partner team in Highland, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Highland, a key hub for the Truck Transportation industry.

Open Roads & Steady Pay with Amazon Freight

Role Overview

Hit the open road as a Line Haul Driver for Amazon Freight Partner. In this overnight role, you will haul 53' trailers between Amazon facilities on dedicated regional routes. This is a "dream job" for truckers who want 100% no-touch freight and almost exclusively "drop and hook" loads. Enjoy the freedom of the highway, cooler night temperatures, and reduced traffic while earning a consistent paycheck.

What You'll Do

• Dedicated Routes: Drive a Day Cab tractor on scheduled nightly runs, returning home after most shifts.
• Drop & Hook Efficiency: Simply drop your loaded trailer at the destination and hook up a new one—no manual loading or unloading required.
• Night Driving: Benefit from the peace of the night shift: less traffic, fewer delays, and a smoother drive.
• Safety First: Maintain electronic logs and perform thorough safety checks on your state-of-the-art rig.

Why Drive for Amazon Freight?

• Home Daily: Most routes are designed to get you home daily or every other day.
• New Fleet: Drive 2024 or newer CNG tractors equipped with advanced safety technology.
• Hourly Pay: We pay by the hour, not the mile. You get paid for traffic, weather delays, and pre-trip inspections.
• Job Security: Join a stable, growing network backed by Amazon's logistics volume.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and DOT Medical Card.