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Stoughton Trailers Stoughton, WI Full Time

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Summary

Two CDL routes: flatbed with home every other night in most cases, and dry van with home every other weekend. Includes vacation and sick time, truck-home option, paid training, 24/7 dispatch, benefits, and requires age 21+, CDL, acceptable MVR, and 1 year tractor-trailer experience unless a student.

Highlights

Benefits
Health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k)
Experience
One year tractor/trailer driving experience
License Required
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Travel Required
Frequent overnight travel
Training Provided
Orientation, paid CDL school and on-the-job training
Age Requirement
At least 21 years old
Home Time
Home every other night or weekend, depending on route
Number of Openings
2
Type
Full-Time

Job description

We currently have two CDL driver openings available:

Route 1: Flatbed

Route: Wisconsin to Scott City, MO
Pay: $0.65 per mile, with a potential $0.04 per mile increase in 2027

Highlights:
  • Home every other night in most cases
  • Typically home on Fridays and depart every other Sunday
  • Average time on the road is approximately one week at a time
  • Flexible dispatch team that supports appointments and work-life balance
  • Vacation and sick time included
  • Drivers can take their trucks home

Route 2: Dry Van

Coverage Area: Carolinas, Georgia, and Texas

Highlights:
  • Home every other weekend
  • Opportunity to stay out longer for drivers who prefer additional miles and time on the road
  • Consistent routes with flexibility based on driver preference

Pay: $0.58 per mile, with a potential $0.04 per mile increase in 2027

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.

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