CDL A Lease Purchase - OTR

Peoria, IL — CDL-A Lease Purchase Operator Opportunity
Take control of your future with Drivers 1st as a CDL-A Lease Purchase Operator. If you’re an experienced driver in the Peoria area looking to own your truck, earn top-tier pay, and drive late-model equipment — this is your chance.
Haul high-quality, no-touch dry van freight all across the U.S., running primarily east of I-35 with no NYC boroughs. With non-forced dispatch, flexible home time, and a supportive team, you’ll have the freedom and stability you need to succeed long term.

Why Peoria Drivers Choose Drivers 1st

• No money down, no credit check, no walk-away fee
• Low fixed cost and affordable truck payments
• Non-forced dispatch with steady, high-quality freight
• Home every 2 weeks
• 90% no-touch freight | 70% drop and hook

Pay & Benefits

• Gross potential: $175,000–$215,000 annually
• Weekly take-home average: $1,400–$1,700+ after expenses
• Annual take-home: $70,000–$85,000+
• Start at 70% of transportation revenue + 100% fuel surcharge
• Mileage-based pay increase:
  • 100k–200k miles = 71%
  • 200k+ miles = 72%
• $1,000 sign-on bonus: $500 after 1st dispatch, $500 at 30 days
• $8,000 lease completion bonus
• No fixed expenses for the first two weeks
• 65% of billed stop charges, layover, detention, and more reimbursed

Premium Equipment
Drive premium, late-model trucks equipped for safety and comfort:

• 2019–2025 Peterbilt 579 (Paccar MX-13) & Freightliner Cascadia (Detroit DD15)
• Automatic transmission | 68 MPH cruise/pedal
• APU-equipped
• Inverter, microwave, and fridge included
• Single bunk setup
• Forward-facing cameras with continuous recording
• SiriusXM and DirecTV available
• Qualcomm communication system (rental $60/month)
• Take your truck home — no slip seat

Home Time & Routes

• Home time: Bi-weekly
• Weekly miles: 2,000–2,500
• Route: OTR, all 48 states (majority east of I-35)
• 70% drop and hook | 90% no-touch freight

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 12 months recent OTR experience

Ready to Build a Career — Not Just Another Job?
At Drivers 1st, we’re dedicated to your long-term success. If you’re ready to take the next step toward truck ownership with a carrier that puts you first, we’re ready for you.

Apply now to get started or call 877-998-5211 to speak with a recruiter.
Drivers 1st — Where Drivers Always Come First.

Current CDL A & Recent Tractor Trailer Driving Experience