Local City Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 43,669 - 50,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation days

Job summary

A regional logistics company is seeking a driver to transport freight between terminals and customer facilities. The role demands a Class A commercial driver's license and offers competitive pay starting at $31.70 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation days. Join a company that values dignity, respect, and a customer-first approach.

Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license required.
• Safe motor vehicle report and relevant endorsements needed.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience required.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack preferred.
• Ability to lift and move various objects.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at locations.
• Plan routes and schedules for timely deliveries.
• Follow established procedures for freight handling.
• Conduct inspections by safety and quality control procedures.
• Retain and maintain records related to deliveries.
• Serve as the point-of-contact for delivery issues.

Job description

Job Description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.
• Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.
• Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Pay Rate: $31.70- $36.35 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
• Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Credit Union

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.