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

Thedrivingdesk
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
$90,000 - $90,000 USD yearly

We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a local dedicated retail delivery position serving the Madison, Wisconsin area. This opportunity offers daily home time, competitive hourly pay, consistent delivery routes, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers.

Drivers deliver boxed retail merchandise to store locations using 53-foot dry van trailers. Routes are predetermined and typically include 2–4 deliveries per day.

This is a physically active driving position that requires drivers to unload freight by hand. It is best suited for experienced CDL-A drivers who enjoy staying active and are comfortable with frequent lifting and unloading.

Two openings are currently available.

Pay & Compensation

  • Starting Hourly Pay: $31.75
  • Average Weekly Earnings: $1,700–$1,730
  • Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $90,000
  • Guaranteed Minimum: 40 hours per week
  • Average Workweek: Approximately 50 hours
  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000, subject to eligibility and continued-position requirements
  • Holiday Pay: Six paid holidays at the regular hourly rate
  • Paid online orientation

Actual earnings depend on hours worked, assigned schedules, and applicable compensation terms.

Schedule & Home Time

  • Home Daily
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • Early morning start times around 4:00 AM
  • Approximately 10–12 hour workdays
  • Average of two Saturdays per month
  • Saturday work required during peak periods in November–December and March–April
  • Consistent, predetermined weekly routes

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver retail merchandise to store locations throughout the region.
  • Operate within approximately a 350-mile radius of Madison, WI.
  • Complete approximately 2–4 delivery stops per day.
  • Hand unload approximately 50–300 boxes per stop.
  • Handle boxes weighing approximately 2–100 pounds, with most averaging 30–60 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.

Equipment & Freight

  • Day-cab tractors
  • 53-foot dry van trailers
  • Boxed retail merchandise
  • Multi-stop store deliveries
  • Touch freight with manual unloading required
  • Occasional pallet jack use
  • Predetermined delivery routes

Driver Requirements

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

Benefits

  • 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
  • Six paid holidays
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Life insurance options
  • Mental health support resources
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid online orientation

Why Drivers Apply

  • Home every day
  • Average weekly earnings of $1,700–$1,730
  • $31.75 hourly starting pay
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers
  • Guaranteed minimum 40-hour workweek
  • Consistent, predetermined delivery routes
  • Early morning shifts
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable full-time local driving opportunity

Apply Today!

If you're a Class A CDL Driver near Madison, Wisconsin, with at least 6 months of driving experience, and you're looking for a local position offering daily home time, strong hourly pay, and consistent retail deliveries, we encourage you to apply.

Two openings are currently available. Apply today to learn more about this local CDL-A driving opportunity!