Driver

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid driver training

Company benefits and 401k

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a CDL-A tractor-trailer driver to transport freight across short and long distances from its location in Wisconsin. The role requires compliance with DOT regulations, routine vehicle inspections, and coordination with the dispatch team for efficient routing.

Candidates must be 21+, possess a valid CDL-A, and have at least 1 year of experience, with willingness to travel overnight. Comprehensive benefits and paid training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDL Class A with clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of tractor/trailer driving experience.
• DOT medical and safety standards compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Operate fleet trucks and trailers to transport freight over distances.
• Ensure operations comply with state and federal laws.
• Perform routine inspections and coordinate maintenance.
• Work with dispatch to optimize routes and paperwork.
• Hook/unhook trailers, secure and tarp freight as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Route planning

Safety compliance

Vehicle inspection

Overnight travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

DOT regulatory training

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate fleet trucks and trailers to transport various freight over short and long distances.
• Ensure that all operations related to your transport are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform routine inspection and manage preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer repairs to inhouse maintenance team.
• Work with dispatch team to optimize routes and loads while maintaining appropriate paperwork and records require under applicable industry, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Alone or with assistance, hook and unhook trailers, secure freight, tarp, and un-tarp freight depending on the type of trailer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License / CDL (unless applying as a student)
  • Acceptable MVR/Motor Vehicle Record for Class A vehicles
  • One-year previous tractor/trailer driving experience (unless applying as a Student Driver)
  • Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT/Department of Transportation
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of all applicable DOT/Department of Transportation Regulations and Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to navigate with flexibility in a changing business environment.
  • Ability to travel overnight frequently as required
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong communication and learning skills
  • The ability to perform independently and on schedule
  • A friendly disposition and the ability to work well with other
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness to strive for the team
• Training:
  • Orientation and onboarding
  • Paid driver training at an accredited CDL school
  • Paid on-the-job training with a current fleet driver after student graduation
• Support
  • 24/7 dispatch network
  • Accessible management
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Company technology
  • In-house technicians for scheduled maintenance
  • A nationwide network of fuel and roadside service
  • In-cab telemetrics
• Compensation
  • A strong competitive per mile wage with performance and safety bonuses
  • Full benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401k
  • Wellness benefits including smoking cessation and flex spending accounts

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Please refer to the general office physical demands checklist for more information regarding the working conditions and physical requirements for this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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