Local City Driver

Saia; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) with company match

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation

Personal/Sick Days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Credit Union

Job summary

Saia is a logistics company seeking a reliable truck driver to move freight between terminals and customer sites within a defined geographic area in Wisconsin. You will plan routes, schedule deliveries, and ensure cost-efficient, on-time service while following safety and billing procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a Class A CDL, maintain a clean driving record with hazmat/tankers/doubles/triples endorsements, have 1+ year of tractor-trailer experience, and can operate forklifts; Saia offers

Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license required.
• Safe motor vehicle record with hazmat/tankers/doubles/triples endorsements.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift and move objects of varying shapes and weights.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Truck driving

Endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles,

Triples)

Forklift operation

Physical lifting ability

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- $36.35per hour, based on experience

Pay Range: - , General Benefits: Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

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.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

• General 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

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.