Local CDLA Truck Driver

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Full-time Regular Driver Milwaukee, WI, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Why Drive with MRS?

• Predictable
  
  Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a Monday through Friday workweek.
• Consistent Routine: 4–7 stops per shift.
• 100% No-Touch Freight: Focus on the road. All loads are drop-and-hook or live unloads using lumpers.
• Early Morning Day
  
  Shifts:
  
  Start times between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, working 8–12 hours daily.

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air‑conditioned storage, distribution and cross‑docking services. We operate refrigerated and non‑refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs.

We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family‑run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.

General

Position Overview:

This position must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License for at least 2 years. Qualify meeting the requirements of a Federal Medical Card and the fit for duty standards. Be able to operate all facets of tractor / trailer combination equipment in a satisfactory and safe manner. Possess strong communication abilities to interface with customers and the public representing the company in a positive and professional manner.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Work Ethic
• Safety
• Trust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

• Strong Earning Potential:$50,000-$55,000 average annual earnings.
• Hourly Pay Stabilities:$23.00/hour base pay plus $2 shift premium
• Built-in Overtime: Time-and-a-half paid after 40 hours (drivers average 40–50 hours per week).
• Retention
  
  Incentives:
  
  Up to $2,500 in Driver Retention & $1,500 in Referral Bonuses.
• Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement.
• Convenience: Reliable, bi‑weekly direct deposit.

We offer customizable healthcare and financial protection plans designed to fit your family's needs:

• Day 30+ Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA.
• Day 60+ Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year
  , company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Supplemental Protection: Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Identity Theft protection.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, and 2 Floating Holidays to use as you choice.

• Safe Operation: Navigate your dedicated route while maintaining an excellent safety record.
• Equipment Management: Safely hook/unhook tractor‑trailer combinations, manage landing gear, and operate cargo doors.
• Compliance & Paperwork: Complete standard daily vehicle inspection reports, trip logs, and delivery paperwork accurately.
• Professionalism: Follow standard state, federal, and company DOT safety regulations.

• Ability to safely climb in and out of the tractor and trailer.
• Physical agility to bend, twist, and manipulate hands/wrists/arms to secure equipment.
• Resilience to manage standard environmental factors, including weather extremes, traffic delays, and machinery vibrations.
• Flexibility to adapt to slight finish‑time adjustments based on customer needs.

• License: Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑A) held for at least 2 consecutive years.
• Experience: Satisfactory, verifiable interstate commercial driving experience or formal training.
• Medical: Active Federal Medical Card requirement.