What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daily Route Driver CDL A position at Amerilux Transportation LLC?
Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Daily Route Driver to operate established round-trip routes between Northeast Wisconsin and Illinois. This position offers consistent miles, familiar customers, and regular daily schedules, hauling primarily paper products in a 53' dry van trailer. Drivers return home daily and work with a stable customer base, minimizing brokered freight and maximizing route consistency.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
Wage Range: 50000.00 - 75000.00 per year
General Description of Benefits: Benefits package that includes a nationally award-winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan created to ensure peace of mind and comprehensive care for all A-Team family members.
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Daily Route Driver to operate established round-trip routes between Northeast Wisconsin and Illinois. This position offers consistent miles, familiar customers, and regular daily schedules, hauling primarily paper products in a 53' dry van trailer. Drivers return home daily and work with a stable customer base, minimizing brokered freight and maximizing route consistency.
- Monday through Friday
- Early morning departures, typically between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM
- Average 12–13 hour round-trip day
- Home daily
- No-touch freight
- 53' Dry Van Trailer
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer on dedicated routes between Wisconsin and Illinois. Transport primarily:
- Finished paper products from Wisconsin to Illinois.
- Recycled paper materials from Illinois back to Wisconsin.
- Complete daily round-trip routes averaging 400–475 miles per day. Utilize one of two typical route structures:
- Delivering backhaul freight to Wisconsin, obtaining outbound freight, and delivering to Illinois before returning home.
- Delivering outbound freight to Illinois, securing backhaul freight to Wisconsin, reloading in the Green Bay, De Pere, or Fox Valley area, and returning home.
- Maintain professional relationships with approximately 12 consistent customer locations throughout Northeast Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and DOT-required vehicle inspections.
- Ensure accurate completion of shipping documents and electronic logs.
- Follow all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
Job Requirements:
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements
- Ability to safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in varying weather and traffic conditions
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to delivery schedules
Wage Range: 50000.00 - 75000.00 per year
General Description of Benefits: Benefits package that includes a nationally award-winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan created to ensure peace of mind and comprehensive care for all A-Team family members.
- Comprehensive dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match of 42% up to 6%.
- Automatic enrollment in the AmeriLux Family of Companies profit-sharing plan with the ability to earn up to 4% of your end-of-year take-home based on AmeriLux Family of Companies performance in comparison to budget.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000