🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Milwaukee, WI
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Palletized LTL freight (dock-to-dock delivery)
- Schedule: Structured terminal-based shifts with consistent weekly hours
📋 Job Description
- Operate Class A tractor-trailers on local pickup and delivery routes within Milwaukee metro area
- Move palletized LTL freight between terminals, warehouses, and customer docks
- Perform frequent stops with dock-to-dock freight handling
- Assist with loading and unloading trailers when required using dock equipment
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to DOT regulations
- Maintain accurate ELD logs, delivery paperwork, and communication with dispatch
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Preferred, not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional lifting and freight handling required
Endorsements
None required (forklift experience a plus)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Modern Class A day cab tractors optimized for local LTL operations
- Dry van trailers used for palletized freight deliveries
- Forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock equipment support loading/unloading operations
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return home every day after shift completion
- Structured schedules based on terminal operations with predictable weekly hours
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Milwaukee, WI → Chicago, IL (regional dock transfer routes)
- Milwaukee, WI → Madison, WI (LTL distribution corridor)
- Milwaukee, WI → Green Bay, WI (palletized freight delivery lanes)
🎁 Benefits
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily CDL-A job?
Yes, drivers return home every day after completing local LTL routes within the Milwaukee area.
What type of freight will I haul?
You will primarily handle palletized less-than-truckload (LTL) freight between terminals, docks, and warehouses.
Do I need LTL experience?
No prior LTL experience is required, but it is preferred. Training is provided for qualified drivers.
What equipment will I operate?
You will operate modern day cab tractors with dry van trailers and use dock equipment such as pallet jacks.
Are overtime hours available?
Yes, overtime may be available depending on freight volume and terminal demand.
What benefits are included?
Drivers receive full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, paid training, and performance bonuses.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Local CDL-A Driver position with Old Dominion Freight Line in Milwaukee, WI provides strong long-term career stability within one of the most respected LTL carriers in the United States. Drivers entering this role gain access to structured freight networks, consistent terminal operations, and predictable home-daily schedules that support both income stability and work-life balance. As experience grows, drivers can advance into higher-paying regional or linehaul positions, terminal lead roles, or specialized freight operations. Old Dominion is known for promoting from within, offering opportunities to transition into supervisory, dispatch, or training roles. This position is ideal for drivers seeking not just a job, but a long-term career path in the LTL industry with strong safety standards, modern equipment, and consistent freight volume across Midwest distribution corridors.
🔗 Local CDL-A Driver – Old Dominion Freight Line – Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee CDL-A drivers are in high demand due to the city’s strong logistics and LTL freight network connecting Wisconsin with major Midwest distribution hubs like Chicago, Madison, and Green Bay. This Local CDL-A Driver position with Old Dominion Freight Line offers a stable home-daily schedule, competitive hourly pay of $38–$44 per hour, and weekly earnings between $1700 and $2200. Drivers benefit from structured dock-to-dock freight movement, modern equipment, and consistent terminal-based operations. This role is ideal for drivers seeking reliable income, strong benefits, and predictable routes within a premium LTL environment. Milwaukee continues to grow as a transportation hub, making this opportunity highly valuable for long-term career development in trucking.
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