Name: CDL & TRANSPORTATION HIRING EVENT
Start: 2026-09-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-23T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Hegewisch Community Center

"Join us Sept 23 for a CDL & transportation hiring event! Meet employers, access free CDL training resources & explore driver careers
About this Event

Subject: 🚛 You're Invited! CDL Hiring Event – Sept 23rd, 2026

Hello,

You're invited to our CDL & Transportation Hiring Event on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hegewisch Community Service Center, 13323 S. Green Bay Ave., Chicago, IL 60633.

This event connects jobseekers with employers hiring CDL and non‑CDL drivers, as well as organizations offering free CDL training programs.

What to Expect:

✅ On‑the‑spot interviews
✅ CDL training resources
✅ Networking with employers
✅ Transportation career opportunities

Local Wage Snapshot (Chicago Area):

CDL Drivers: ~$69,169/year (≈$33/hr)
Non‑CDL Drivers: ~$55,418/year
Dispatchers: ~$50,611/year (≈$24/hr)
Diesel Mechanics: ~$29.47/hr

Whether you're looking to start or advance your transportation career—or you're a community partner supporting jobseekers—we encourage you to attend and share this event.

If you know employers or CDL‑training vendors who would like to participate, please feel free to refer them.

We look forward to seeing you!