Class A CDL Tri-Axle Driver

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Anniversary bonus

Year-end bonus

Annual raises

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

Timpson Transport in Lowell, MI is seeking an experienced Class A CDL driver to operate a tri-axle truck hauling oversize and heavy freight. This role requires knowledge of axle scaling, weight distribution, and handling complex load configurations.

You will work Monday–Friday, home most nights with occasional overnights, and travel primarily within Michigan. The package includes strong earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to secure larger oversize loads.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable commercial driving experience.
• Experience with oversize/heavy or specialized hauling.
• Knowledge of axle scaling and weight distribution.
• Ability to safely operate longer/heavier configurations.
• Strong load-securement knowledge.
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight/out-of-state work.
• Ability to satisfy required screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tri-axle and specialized equipment.
• Transport oversize, overweight, and heavy freight.
• Properly scale axles and manage weight distribution.
• Safely maneuver longer trailer configurations.
• Secure large, heavy, and irregular loads.
• Follow oversize permits, routing restrictions, escort requirements, and travel limitations.
• Conduct detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding load dimensions, weights, routes, and schedules.
• Maintain DOT and HOS compliance.
• Safely navigate construction sites and customer facilities.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Identify securement, weight-distribution, or equipment concerns before departure.

Job description

• Oversize/overweight hauling experience.

Full-time Description

Class A CDL Tri-Axle / Oversize Driver

Location

Lowell, MI

Territory

Primarily Michigan with occasional out-of-state travel

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Home most nights | Occasional overnights

Compensation

Approximately $95K–$105K+ based on historical driver earnings and load mix, with additional oversize earning opportunities

About Timpson Transport

Timpson Transport, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned transportation company specializing in oversize, heavy, and specialized freight. Timpson's work requires experienced drivers capable of safely handling demanding freight, specialized equipment, permits, and complex load configurations.

Role Summary

Timpson Transport is seeking an experienced Class A CDL driver to operate a tri-axle truck hauling oversize and heavy freight.

This equipment requires additional driver knowledge due to its longer length, axle configuration, scaling requirements, and operating characteristics.

The position also provides more opportunities to haul oversize loads, creating additional earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tri-axle and specialized equipment.
• Transport oversize, overweight, and heavy freight.
• Properly scale axles and manage weight distribution.
• Safely maneuver longer trailer configurations.
• Secure large, heavy, and irregular loads.
• Follow oversize permits, routing restrictions, escort requirements, and travel limitations.
• Conduct detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding load dimensions, weights, routes, and schedules.
• Maintain DOT and HOS compliance.
• Safely navigate construction sites and customer facilities.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Identify securement, weight-distribution, or equipment concerns before departure.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable commercial driving experience.
• Relevant oversize/heavy or specialized hauling experience.
• Knowledge of axle scaling and weight distribution.
• Ability to safely operate longer/heavier configurations.
• Strong load-securement knowledge.
• Acceptable, insurable MVR.
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight/out-of-state work.
• Ability to satisfy required screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct tri-axle experience.
• Multi-axle heavy-haul experience.
• Oversize/overweight hauling experience.
• Experience with permitted and escorted freight.
• Precast concrete, bridge beam, heavy equipment, or construction-material hauling.
• Stretch or specialized trailer experience.

Success Metrics

• Safe operation of specialized equipment.
• Accurate axle scaling and weight distribution.
• Zero preventable securement incidents.
• Compliance with permits and designated routes.
• Reliable pickup and delivery performance.
• Strong communication with dispatch.
• Excellent care of assigned equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Year-end bonus.
• Annual raises.
• Phone reimbursement.

Why Join

• Strong historical driver earnings.
• Additional earning opportunity through increased access to oversize loads.
• Specialized work that rewards advanced driving skills.
• Home most nights.
• Primarily Monday-Friday.
• Assigned equipment.
• No seniority-based run allocation.
• Annual raises.
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus package.
• Well-maintained equipment and strong in-house maintenance support.
• Long-tenured team and family-owned culture.

Salary Description

Approximately $95K–$105K+