CDL A Truck Driver

Founding CDL-A Company Driver

Dearborn, MI | Full-Time | W-2 | Local & Regional | Michigan & Great Lakes

Starting Salary - $87,500

Company Description

Second Son Freight & Logistics is a Michigan-based trucking and logistics company serving automotive manufacturers, industrial customers, and other shippers throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Our core operations include automotive and industrial freight, steel and aluminum hauling, flatbed and Conestoga transportation, dedicated lanes, and regional trucking. We are building our first driver team around a simple principle: professional drivers should be treated like professionals. That means safe and well-maintained equipment, clear communication, dependable freight, fair dispatching, competitive compensation, and direct access to the people running the company. As one of Second Son’s founding drivers, you will have the opportunity to help establish the standards and culture of the company from the beginning and grow with us as we expand.

Role Description

Second Son Freight & Logistics is hiring full-time CDL-A Company Drivers based in Dearborn, Michigan.

Drivers will primarily haul automotive and industrial freight throughout Michigan and the broader Great Lakes and Midwest region. Freight may include steel and aluminum coils, automotive components, finished goods, flatbed and Conestoga loads, and other dedicated customer freight. We are looking for professional drivers who take pride in their equipment, communicate well, prioritize safety, and want to be part of building a growing transportation company.

What We Offer

• Starting annual compensation of $87,500 with additional earning opportunities based on experience, schedule, and additional work
• Weekly W-2 pay
• Sign-on bonus for qualified experienced drivers
• New and late-model Class 8 trucks and trailers
• Assigned equipment where practical
• Proactive maintenance with safety and equipment issues addressed quickly
• Opportunity to be home nightly on many of our core Michigan lanes, with occasional overnight regional trips as freight requires
• Predominantly Michigan and Great Lakes regional freight
• Dedicated and repeat customer lanes designed to provide greater schedule predictability
• Modern driver technology, including Samsara ELD, GPS, DVIR, safety systems, and digital dispatch
• Clear and consistent standards for dispatching, additional work, and time off
• Direct access to company leadership
• Safety and performance bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to grow into lead driver, driver trainer, specialized/heavy-haul, fleet, safety, or operations roles as the company expands
• Potential future profit-sharing and long-term incentive opportunities for early drivers as those programs are established
• Opportunity to join the company at the beginning and help shape the standards and culture of the fleet

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractors and trailers on local and regional routes.
• Transport automotive, steel, aluminum, coil, finished goods, and other industrial freight.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Properly secure freight using chains, straps, binders, tarps, and other equipment when required.
• Follow all FMCSA, DOT, company, and customer safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate ELD logs, DVIRs, bills of lading, proof-of-delivery documentation, and other required records.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch regarding pickups, deliveries, delays, equipment issues, and customer requirements.
• Arrive at customer facilities safely, professionally, and on schedule.
• Keep assigned tractors and trailers clean and well cared for.
• Immediately report equipment defects, cargo issues, accidents, or safety concerns.
• Represent Second Son professionally at customer, supplier, and shipping locations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT medical qualification.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to meet company and insurance requirements.
• Strong commitment to safe and professional driving.
• CDL-A driving experience preferred.
• Flatbed, Conestoga, steel, aluminum, coil, automotive, or industrial freight experience strongly preferred.
• Coil and load-securement experience is especially valuable.
• Experience using chains, straps, binders, and other securement equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform thorough vehicle inspections and identify potential maintenance or safety concerns.
• Comfortable using ELDs, DVIR systems, GPS, digital dispatch, mobile applications, photos, and electronic proof of delivery.
• Reliable attendance, time management, and trip-planning skills.
• Professional communication with dispatch, shipping personnel, customers, and other drivers.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of flatbed and industrial trucking, including climbing on equipment and handling securement equipment.
• Michigan and Great Lakes regional driving experience preferred.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for drivers who take pride in their work, care for their equipment, communicate early when something goes wrong, and treat customers professionally.

Second Son is still a growing company. For the right driver, this is more than simply another driving job. It is an opportunity to join early, help build the operation, and grow with the company as we add customers, equipment, drivers, and specialized freight.

Target start: Q4 2026

Pre-launch notice: Second Son Freight is preparing for initial operations. Start dates and formal employment offers are subject to final operating authority, insurance, equipment availability, background and driver-qualification requirements, and all applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements.

Second Son Freight & Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.

For any questions please contact Jacob Rucker: 978-793-0309 or email Sign in to view email.