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CDL Wide Load

US LBM · Hudson, WI · $26.00–$31.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Mar 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience hauling oversized loads that required permits. What kinds of loads were they?

What they are checking: Whether they have real wide-load experience, since trusses and wall panels need skill to move safely.

Tell me about a close call you had on the road. What did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on safety and adjust their habits instead of shrugging off near misses.

What does a positive work environment mean to you, and how do you contribute to it as a driver?

What they are checking: Whether they work well with yard staff and customers rather than keeping to themselves.

What would you do

You get to a job site and the approach is too tight for your trailer. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and work out a safe plan with the customer and dispatch instead of risking damage.

How do you check that an order is accurate before you leave the yard?

What they are checking: Whether they catch errors before the load arrives, since a missing truss can stop a framing crew.

About the work

What does following the conditions in an oversize permit actually look like during a run?

What they are checking: Whether they know permits set routes, times and escorts, and that ignoring them carries real legal risk.

How do you secure a load of roof trusses so they do not shift or get damaged?

What they are checking: Whether they know proper strapping for tall, flexible loads that can rack or break in transit.

Walk me through how you plan a route when you are wide and tall.

What they are checking: Whether they check bridge heights, turns, construction zones and permitted routes before leaving the yard.

Have you operated a roll-off or other specialty trailer? How did you learn it?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the specialty equipment this role may use without long training.

How do you keep your DOT log accurate on days with long waits at the site?

What they are checking: Whether they understand on-duty time rules and stay compliant even when the day runs long.

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The full job description

As published by US LBM.

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment. . A Brief Overview The CDL Wide Load delivers materials to job site, primarily delivering wall panels and/or trusses requiring oversized load permits. Inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor, and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, and may be a more experienced driver who operates a roll-off or other specialty trailer. Also, includes more experienced tractor trailer drivers. Pay Range: $26.00-$31.00/hr. What you will do • Operate safely. • Participate in a positive work environment. • Maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License as required. • Prepare DOT required log of time on duty and driving. • Abide by regulations specified in permit. • Organize and secure load. • Check orders for accuracy. • Deliver and unload materials to customers’ satisfaction. • Complete daily equipment pre-inspection. • Record all merchandise that is returned by truck, assists in unloading material returned for credit. • Follow guidelines established by the Department of Transportation. • Provide excellent customer service. • Relay messages sent by customers while on job. • Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned. • Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse. • Comply with all company policies and guidelines. • Operate roll-off or other specialty trailer safely and efficiently. • Maintain cleanliness of truck. • Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications • less than 1 year CDL experience preferred. • Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required. • 1-3 years CDL experience for interstate commerce required. Skills and Abilities • Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms. • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills. • Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. • Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements. • Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques • Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications). Licenses and Certifications • Class A CDL License required. • Class B CDL License required. • For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred – maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: • CDL Driver I • CDL Driver II • CDL Long haul • CDL Driver Boom Crane . US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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