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CDL-A LOCAL FOODSERVICE DELIVERY DRIVER — MILWAUKEE METRO & SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN

📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin ⏱ Local | Night Start 💵 $1,700–$2,300 / week
Weekly Pay
$1,700–$2,300
Rate
$28–$35/hr (est. variable weekly hours)
Sign-On Bonus
Up to $3,000
Home Time
Home Daily

🗺 Location & Routes

  • Base city: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Route type: Local home-daily foodservice distribution
  • Freight: Refrigerated food products, multi-temp trailers, palletized cases
  • Schedule: Midnight–4 AM dispatch with appointment-based deliveries

📋 Job Description

  • Perform pre-trip inspections with focus on reefer unit temps and seal checks
  • Load verification using electronic manifests and ELD dispatch updates
  • Multi-stop foodservice deliveries to restaurants, hospitals, and institutions
  • Hand-cart and pallet breakdown deliveries into receiving areas
  • Maintain temperature integrity throughout all stops and dwell time
  • Communicate delays, shortages, and detention events via dispatch system

Requirements

CDL Class A

Valid CDL-A license required

Experience

1+ year preferred (foodservice experience a plus)

Age

Minimum 21 years old

MVR

Clean driving record, no major violations

Physical

Heavy touch freight, 50–80 lb case handling, frequent deliveries

Endorsements

None required

🚛 Equipment & Fleet

  • Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab tractors
  • Fleet average age: 2–6 years
  • Features: Refrigerated trailers, collision mitigation, lane assist
  • Transmission type: Automatic
  • Maintenance program: Preventive fleet maintenance with regional shop support

🏠 Home Time

  • Home daily after route completion
  • Early morning dispatch with afternoon/evening return
  • 4–5 day workweek depending on freight cycle
  • Predictable weekly scheduling with rotating delivery density peaks

📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take

  • Milwaukee → I-94 → Racine foodservice corridor deliveries
  • Milwaukee → I-43 → Sheboygan/Mequon distribution stops
  • Milwaukee → I-94 → Madison metro restaurant supply runs

🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure

Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid PTO & holidays
Safety & performance bonuses
Detention & stop pay eligibility
Paid orientation & onboarding

📝 Hiring Process

1
Application submission
2
MVR & CDL verification
3
Background & drug screening
4
DOT physical confirmation
5
Orientation & route assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a CDL-A required for this job?

Yes, a valid CDL-A license is required before hire and assignment to equipment.

Do I need foodservice experience?

It is preferred but not required. Training is provided for delivery procedures.

How physical is the work?

Drivers handle 50–80 lb cases and perform hand-cart deliveries at multiple stops.

What are the shift times?

Most routes start between midnight and 4 AM depending on dispatch cycle.

Is overtime available?

Yes, overtime can occur during peak delivery days and seasonal demand increases.

What equipment is used?

Automatic day cabs with refrigerated trailers and ELD tracking systems.

💼 Career Opportunities

Drivers in Milwaukee foodservice distribution typically begin in local multi-stop routes involving refrigerated freight and heavy-touch deliveries. Over time, experienced CDL-A operators may transition into higher-density routes covering wider Southeast Wisconsin corridors or move into dedicated accounts with hospitals, universities, and large institutional buyers. Within distribution centers, opportunities exist to advance into yard management roles, dispatch coordination, or trainer positions supporting new driver onboarding. The foodservice sector remains one of the most stable freight environments in the region due to constant demand from restaurants, healthcare systems, and education facilities. Consistent freight volume, structured schedules, and repeat customer routes create long-term career stability for drivers who prioritize safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

🔗 CDL-A LOCAL FOODSERVICE DELIVERY DRIVER — MILWAUKEE METRO & SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

CDL-A LOCAL FOODSERVICE DELIVERY DRIVER roles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin reflect steady demand across food distribution centers, warehouse hubs in Oak Creek and Menomonee Valley, and regional supply chains servicing restaurants, hospitals, universities, and retail food outlets. CDL-A jobs in Milwaukee continue to show strong stability due to consistent grocery and foodservice replenishment cycles, with drivers handling refrigerated freight, palletized loads, and multi-stop delivery routes. CDL-A truck driver jobs in Milwaukee typically involve home daily schedules, early morning dispatch, and 150–300 mile regional loops across southeastern Wisconsin corridors including I-94, I-43, and I-41. Class A truck driver jobs in this region remain highly active due to warehouse density and continuous consumer demand. Local truck driving jobs and CDL-A careers in Wisconsin are supported by year-round freight movement tied to institutional food consumption and distribution center throughput.

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