Local CDL-A Delivery Driver – Home Daily | $31.75/Hr | AM Shift | $5K Bonus

Thedrivingdesk • Madison, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Hiring Class A CDL truck drivers for a local, dedicated retail delivery position serving the Madison, Wisconsin area. Drivers deliver boxed retail merchandise to store locations using day-cab tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Routes are predetermined, typically include 2–4 deliveries per day, and operate within approximately 350 miles of Madison. Drivers unload freight by hand, with occasional use of pallet jacks. The work is physically active and includes handling boxes weighing approximately 2–100 pounds, most commonly 30–60 pounds.

The position offers daily home time and a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with early starts around 4:00 AM and workdays of approximately 10–12 hours. Drivers work an average of two Saturdays per month, with additional Saturday work required during peak periods in November–December and March–April. Starting pay is $31.75 per hour, with average weekly earnings of $1,700–$1,730, approximately $90,000 in average annual earnings, and a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible drivers, subject to eligibility and continued-position requirements. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, assigned schedules, and applicable compensation terms. Two openings are available.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum of 6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Reside within approximately 50 miles of Madison, WI 53701.
• Comfort with physically demanding delivery work.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and unload boxes weighing up to 100 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment when necessary.
• Willingness to unload approximately 50–300 boxes per stop.
• Availability for early morning start times around 4:00 AM.
• Willingness to work approximately two Saturdays per month and additional Saturdays during peak seasons.
• Meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications.
• SAP drivers are not eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retail merchandise to store locations throughout the region.
• Operate within approximately a 350-mile radius of Madison, Wisconsin.
• Complete approximately 2–4 delivery stops per day.
• Hand unload approximately 50–300 boxes per stop, with boxes weighing approximately 2–100 pounds.
• Use pallet jacks when required.
• Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules.
• Safely operate day-cab tractors with 53-foot dry van trailers.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery records.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding deliveries, delays, and equipment concerns.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers, subject to eligibility and continued-position requirements.
• Six paid holidays at the regular hourly rate.
• Paid online orientation.
• Medical insurance eligibility after 30 days.
• Dental insurance eligibility after 30 days.
• Vision insurance eligibility after 30 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off accruing from day one.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Life insurance options.
• Mental health support resources.
• Disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed