Truck Driver Jobs in Wisconsin.
Earn up to $110,000/yr
Join Astel, a family-owned carrier with 18+ years on the road. Weekly pay. All miles paid, both loaded and deadhead. New Volvo trucks. Real respect on every mile. Astel is a company drivers want to stay in.
Pay That Actually Delivers
Transparent, consistent pay, no gimmicks and no hidden deductions. Wisconsin-based drivers gross $2,400–2,700+ per week on our West–Midwest lanes.
- ✅$0.80 per mile — flat rateAll miles paid, loaded and deadhead
- ✅Guaranteed minimum $2,400 per weekYour income floor, every week, for drivers with 1+ year of experience
- ✅$2,000 sign-on bonusFor drivers with 1+ year of CDL-A experience
- ✅Airfare reimbursement up to $200We cover your flight to orientation
- ✅Guaranteed pay raises twice in your first year with us. Our top drivers make 90 cents.
Astel is a company drivers want to stay in. Join a team where your experience is respected.
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Weekly Direct PayNo delays and no holdbacks, straight to your account
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All Miles PaidZIP-to-ZIP calculation covers loaded and deadhead miles alike
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No Deposit for Experienced DriversA security deposit applies only with under 3 months of OTR experience
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Breakdown CoverageReplacement truck provided, keep rolling & earning
Why Wisconsin Drivers Choose Astel
Our owner is a former truck driver who built the company he wished existed. 18 years later, we're still growing and still treating drivers like people, not numbers.
America's Dairyland Runs on Reefers
About a quarter of America's cheese is made in Wisconsin, and every pound of it moves at a controlled temperature, so for a reefer carrier like Astel, Wisconsin isn't just a state. It's a permanent source of freight.
Major Wisconsin Freight Hubs
The Milwaukee–Chicago corridor is one dense chain of distribution centers, and the Fox Valley around Green Bay is a national center of food and paper processing.
Wisconsin Climate & Reefer Demand
Dairy doesn't take a season off. Cheese, butter, frozen food ship out of Wisconsin every week of the year, in July heat and January deep freeze alike.
Summer: Hot, humid stretches put every dairy load on strict
temperature control from plant to DC.
Winter: Snow and −20°F cold snaps mean freeze-sensitive loads
switch the reefer into heating mode, and experienced winter drivers earn their
reputation.
Year-round: Cheese plants, frozen-food lines, cranberry
processing keep refrigerated volume flowing in both directions.
Your Wisconsin Lanes with Astel
Wisconsin sits right on top of our Chicago base, with Milwaukee to the yard about 90 minutes down I-94. Loads run west on I-90/94 toward Minneapolis and Denver and south into the full Midwest network. Be ready to run all 48 contiguous states.
Wisconsin Freight by the Numbers
The numbers behind America's Dairyland.
Wisconsin CDL Class A Requirements
If you already hold your Wisconsin CDL-A, you can apply right now. If you're not yet licensed, here's exactly what the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (WisDOT DMV) requires.
| Requirement | Details | Status for Astel Position |
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| Minimum Age | 21+ years for interstate (OTR) driving, required for all 48-state runs | Required |
| Valid WI Driver's License | Current, non-suspended Wisconsin driver's license | Required |
| Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) | Must hold CLP for minimum 14 days before the skills test | Pre-CDL Step |
| ELDT Training | Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-registered provider | Pre-CDL Step |
| DOT Medical Exam | Medical Examiner's Certificate confirming fitness to operate a CMV | Required |
| Knowledge Tests | WI General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles (Class A), Air Brakes | Pass to Obtain CDL |
| Skills Test | Pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, on-road driving evaluation | Pass to Obtain CDL |
| Reefer Endorsement | No special endorsement required for standard reefer freight in Wisconsin | Not Required |
| Clean Record | No DUI, no at-fault accidents, no serious traffic violations on record | Required by Astel |
| OTR Experience | 1+ year over-the-road experience preferred | Preferred by Astel |
Position Details
Driver Responsibilities
- Safely operate a CMV in full compliance with all DOT regulations
- Deliver reefer freight on time across West, Midwest, and all 48 contiguous states as assigned
- Maintain accurate HOS logs and complete trip documentation
- Handle BOLs, receipts, and other required paperwork
- Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch throughout each run
- Monitor and maintain proper reefer temperatures throughout every load
- Perform basic on-road troubleshooting and complete pre/post-trip inspections
Broken Down in Wisconsin? We've Got You Covered.
Stuck on I-94 between Milwaukee and Madison, or up on I-43 near Green Bay? Astel dispatches a replacement truck so you keep rolling, and our Chicago shop is barely an hour from the state line.
Wisconsin Driver FAQ
Testimonials
Real Reviews from Real Partners
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