🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Madison, WI
- Route type: Regional (2–5 day Midwest loops)
- Freight: Dry Van + mixed retail/industrial freight
- Schedule: Predictable Midwest dispatch with weekly home time
📋 Job Description
- Haul regional dry van freight between Midwest distribution hubs
- Handle live unloads at retail and manufacturing warehouses
- Perform drop & hook operations across Madison and Chicago lanes
- Communicate with dispatch on routing delays and dock schedules
- Maintain ELD compliance and DOT inspection readiness
- Manage multi-stop deliveries across Wisconsin and neighboring states
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months CDL-A preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional lifting and freight handling
Endorsements
None required (HazMat optional)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned / slip-seat mix depending on route demand
- Fleet average age: 2–4 years, mixed utilization
- Features: Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL, Samsara/Omnitracs ELD, mixed wear fleet conditions
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Madison outbound dispatch to Chicago or Minneapolis lanes
- Tuesday: Multi-stop Midwest deliveries / warehouse unloads
- Wednesday: Reload at regional DCs (IL/WI/MN corridors)
- Thursday: Return freight toward Wisconsin hubs
- Friday: Final deliveries + reset preparation for home time
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Madison, WI → Chicago, IL (I-90 / I-94 retail distribution corridor)
- Madison, WI → Minneapolis, MN (I-94 manufacturing freight lane)
- Madison, WI → Des Moines, IA (US-151 / I-35 regional freight loop)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Regional performance incentives tied to safety, mileage consistency, and operational efficiency.
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Predictable Midwest freight lanes with consistent weekly mileage
- Reliable home time every week despite multi-state routes
- Stable freight demand tied to retail and manufacturing hubs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weekly pay?
$1,500–$2,100 depending on mileage and performance bonuses.
How often are drivers home?
Drivers return home weekly after regional runs.
What freight is hauled?
Mainly dry van retail and industrial freight across the Midwest.
What equipment is used?
Late-model Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors with ELD systems.
Is experience required?
6+ months CDL-A experience preferred but not strictly required.
What routes are typical?
Madison–Chicago, Madison–Minneapolis, and Madison–Des Moines regional loops.
📊 Local Market Insights
Madison sits between major Midwest freight corridors linking Chicago, Minneapolis, and Iowa distribution networks. Strong retail replenishment cycles and manufacturing flow create steady inbound and outbound dry van demand. I-90 and I-94 handle most pressure, often causing tight dock scheduling and intermittent delays at regional DCs.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Driver – Madison, WI Midwest Freight Network
Madison, WI CDL-A Regional Driver role offers $1,500–$2,100 weekly earnings with consistent Midwest freight lanes, weekly home time, and structured 2–5 day regional routes across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa. Drivers operate dry van freight through key corridors like I-90 and I-94 supporting retail and manufacturing supply chains.
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