Class A CDL Tri-Axle Driver

Description

Class A CDL Tri-Axle / Oversize Driver

Location: Lowell, MI

Territory: Primarily Michigan with occasional out-of-state travel

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Home most nights | Occasional overnights

Compensation: Approximately $95K–$105K+ based on historical driver earnings and load mix, with additional oversize earning opportunities

About Timpson Transport

Timpson Transport, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned transportation company specializing in oversize, heavy, and specialized freight. Timpson's work requires experienced drivers capable of safely handling demanding freight, specialized equipment, permits, and complex load configurations.

Role Summary

Timpson Transport is seeking an experienced Class A CDL driver to operate a tri-axle truck hauling oversize and heavy freight.

This equipment requires additional driver knowledge due to its longer length, axle configuration, scaling requirements, and operating characteristics.

The position also provides more opportunities to haul oversize loads, creating additional earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tri-axle and specialized equipment.
• Transport oversize, overweight, and heavy freight.
• Properly scale axles and manage weight distribution.
• Safely maneuver longer trailer configurations.
• Secure large, heavy, and irregular loads.
• Follow oversize permits, routing restrictions, escort requirements, and travel limitations.
• Conduct detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding load dimensions, weights, routes, and schedules.
• Maintain DOT and HOS compliance.
• Safely navigate construction sites and customer facilities.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Identify securement, weight-distribution, or equipment concerns before departure.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable commercial driving experience.
• Relevant oversize/heavy or specialized hauling experience.
• Knowledge of axle scaling and weight distribution.
• Ability to safely operate longer/heavier configurations.
• Strong load-securement knowledge.
• Acceptable, insurable MVR.
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight/out-of-state work.
• Ability to satisfy required screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct tri-axle experience.
• Multi-axle heavy-haul experience.
• Oversize/overweight hauling experience.
• Experience with permitted and escorted freight.
• Precast concrete, bridge beam, heavy equipment, or construction-material hauling.
• Stretch or specialized trailer experience.

Success Metrics

• Safe operation of specialized equipment.
• Accurate axle scaling and weight distribution.
• Zero preventable securement incidents.
• Compliance with permits and designated routes.
• Reliable pickup and delivery performance.
• Strong communication with dispatch.
• Excellent care of assigned equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Year-end bonus.
• Annual raises.
• Phone reimbursement.

Why Join

• Strong historical driver earnings.
• Additional earning opportunity through increased access to oversize loads.
• Specialized work that rewards advanced driving skills.
• Home most nights.
• Primarily Monday-Friday.
• Assigned equipment.
• No seniority-based run allocation.
• Annual raises.
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus package.
• Well-maintained equipment and strong in-house maintenance support.
• Long-tenured team and family-owned culture.