Straight Truck Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Rx & Vision

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Free Short-term Disability

401(k) with immediate vesting & match

Holiday Pay eligibility

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job summary

Saia, Inc. seeks reliable Straight Truck Delivery Drivers to join the Milwaukee-area delivery team. You will operate 26' straight trucks, perform loading/unloading, and ensure on-time deliveries to commercial and residential locations while providing excellent customer service.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits. A commercial driver's license is not required; you must pass a background check and drug screen, have a valid state license, and be able to lift heavy packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within the service area.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various sites.
• Deliver to commercial and residential locations.
• Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday.
• Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Lift heavy packages

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join the Saia Logistics delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions
2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.
3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.

$27.10 - $32.15 Per Hour, based on experience

Pay Range: 27.10-32.15 per_hour, General Benefits: Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

• 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

Job Requirements

• Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.
• Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.
• Expect to:
  • Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.
  • Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.