Local CDL-A Driver | Grocery Account – Good Pay | Home Daily

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Salt City Trucking

Local CDL-A Driver | Grocery Account – Good Pay | Home Daily

Paterson, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CDL-A Local Grocery Driver – Good Pay | Home Daily

    Earn $85,000–$100,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen groceries on a dedicated local account. Drivers enjoy daily home time, consistent work, and routes throughout the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the New York City area after completing required training.

    Pay Details

    • Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,650–$1,950
    • Seniority-Based Annual Average: $83,600–$87,600
    • Double dock pay available

    Job Details

    • Deliver fresh and frozen groceries in 48-, 51-, or 53-foot reefer trailers.
    • Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within approximately 250 miles.
    • Delivery areas include the Hudson Valley, Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
    • Approximately 20–25% of freight delivers in New York City.
    • Complete multi-stop loads, typically 15 or more stops per week.
    • Usually run 2 loads per day or one longer load.
    • Handle return product or backhaul pickups at the final stop.
    • Mostly no-touch freight; occasional pallet jack unloading may be required when supporting other accounts.
    • Support other local distribution accounts approximately 2–3 days per week.
    • New drivers must complete NYC training and will not run NYC routes until they have at least 6 months on the account.

    Shift Details

    • Tuesday–Saturday
    • Start time: approximately 1:00–5:00 AM
    • Sunday and Monday off
    • 5-day workweek
    • Two mandatory sixth days per month
    • Sixth-day work is required around the six major holidays.
    • Thanksgiving: Off
    • Christmas: Off
    • New Year's: Not guaranteed

    Job Requirements

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
    • DOT Medical Card
    • No SAP Drivers
    • Reliable personal transportation to and from work
    • Ability to complete NYC training before operating NYC routes
    • Strong customer service and communication skills
    • Ability to assist with pallet jack unloading when assigned
    • Ability to operate safely and legally at all times

    Equipment & Benefits

    • Automatic and manual day cabs
    • 48-, 51-, and 53-foot reefer trailers
    • Slip-seat operation
    • Trucks cannot be taken home
    • Account-provided and maintained uniforms
    • Newer equipment, averaging approximately 3 years old