How to hire a milk hauler

How to hire a milk hauler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step milk hauler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a milk hauler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new milk hauler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your milk hauler job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a milk hauler for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a milk hauler to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a milk hauler that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of milk hauler salaries for various roles:

   Type of Milk Hauler	Description	Hourly rate
   Milk Hauler	Heavy and tractor–trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor–trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeds 26,000 pounds... Show more	$11-47
   Over The Road Driver	Over the road, (OTR) drivers are the truckers driving the big semi-trailer truck that hauls all types of goods to their destinations across the states. Their journey typically begins with loading the freight onto the trailer, requiring them to lift heavy materials and load the cargo properly to avoid shifting while in transit... Show more	$20-42
   Commercial Driver	A commercial driver is responsible for transporting people, goods, and services from one place to various destinations as required. Commercial drivers must have a clean driving record to ensure the safety and security of the passengers and the merchandise's quality while on the road... Show more	$16-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • Processing Plant
   • Bulk Tanks

   Responsibilities:

   • Route pick up driver using GPS enable software.
   • Haul groceries to different grocery stores and very small stores in Michigan, Wisconsin and Chicago, IL.
   • Offload sand to a mover where it's process.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your milk hauler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A milk hauler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, milk haulers' average salary in idaho is 60% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level milk haulers earn 76% less than senior-level milk haulers.
   • Certifications. A milk hauler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a milk hauler's salary.

   Average milk hauler salary

   $49,255yearly

   $23.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level milk hauler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a milk hauler job description

   A milk hauler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a milk hauler job description:

   Milk hauler job description example

   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:
   
   + All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
   
   + This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
   
   + Operates a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and AMPI rules, regulations and policies adhering to all safety practices
   
   + Following schedule and directions from location supervisory personnel, travels to location to transport raw milk
   
   + Transfers raw milk from farm containers to trailer
   
   + Takes quality and control samples at farm
   
   + Measures milk loaded into trailer
   
   + Follows designated routes and schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisory personnel
   
   + Takes measures to minimize truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption
   
   + Maintains positive communications with producers, listens for issues or potential problems, reports producers' comments to transportation and member services management
   
   + Represents AMPI positively and professionally at all times during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel
   
   + Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping
   
   + Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed
   
   + Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation and site policies.
   
   + Assists with training new employees;
   
   + Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
   
   + Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
   
   + Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
   
   An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
   
   EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
   
   Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence.
   
   + Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement.
   
   + Must be at least 21 years of age.
   
   + An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required and must have a minimum of one year recent tractor/trailer experience.
   
   + Two years of recent tractor/trailer experience is preferred
   
   + Must meet all DOT requirements.
   
   + Must be able to work a schedule of 4 days on and 2 days off, with rotating days off.
   
   + MVR: AMPI will not consider applicants that have more than 1 chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accident within the year preceding the date of application.
   
   + AMPI will not consider applicants that have more than 1 conviction for violations of motor vehicle laws (other than violations involving parking only) within the year preceding the date of application.
   
   + DUI: AMPI will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI or drug and/or alcohol related convictions during the 7 year period preceding the date of application.
   
   BENEFITS/REWARDS:
   
   AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.
   
   Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
   
   Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education
   
   Required
   
   + High School or better
   
   Preferred
   
   + Technical/other training or better
   
   Licenses & Certifications
   
   Required
   
   + DOT Certification
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find milk haulers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any milk haulers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level milk haulers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your milk hauler job on Zippia to find and recruit milk hauler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with milk hauler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new milk hauler

   Once you've found the milk hauler candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new milk hauler. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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