CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Shafter, CA - Home Weekly - $1,284/Wk

The Employee Connect; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is recruiting a CDL-A dedicated truck driver for Shafter, CA. You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer, perform logs and inspections, and meet delivery windows across California and Nevada for a no-touch freight account.

Home weekly with a 34-hour reset; average earnings are $1,284 per week (~$66,811 annualized). Freight is dry van and reefer; trips total approximately 1,700 miles per week with 1–5 stops.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements and hold a current medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, monitor hours of service and logs.
• Transport freight on schedule across California and Nevada, plan fuel/rest stops, communicate delays to fleet manager.

Skills

CDL-A license

Safety-first mindset

Job description

CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Shafter, CA - Home Weekly - $1,284/Wk

Location: Shafter, California

Average Earnings: $1,284 per week — approximately $66,811 annualized

Position Overview

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated big-box retail account located in Shafter, California. Freight on this fleet is dry van and refrigerated, no-touch, running locations throughout California and Nevada. Home time is weekly, which makes this a strong fit for drivers who want a predictable routine and a consistent paycheck rather than long, open-ended stretches on the road. Average earnings on this account run $1,284 per week, approximately $66,811 annualized.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy.
• You will transport freight on schedule across locations throughout California and Nevada, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk.
• This is a no-touch freight account. Loads carry one to five stops with a possible backhaul into the distribution center.
• Drivers average 1,700 miles per week.
• You will verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly for transit, and complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately so the customer's records and yours agree.
• You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown.

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 4 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience. You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification.
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required. You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment.
• Hiring within 200 miles of Shafter, CA. Drivers need their own transportation to work, and trucks are parked at the Shafter distribution center.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior refrigerated experience is strongly preferred. Comfort managing reefer units, monitoring temperature settings, and recognizing a problem before it becomes a claim matters on this freight.
• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application. Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one.

Compensation and Benefits

• Average earnings on this account are $1,284 per week, approximately $66,811 annualized.
• Pay is made up of: Band pay based on experience; Stop pay.
• Home time: Home Weekly. 34-hour reset weekly. Linehaul drivers are typically off 34 to 48 hours per week with the possibility of getting home midweek. Shifts start between 15:00 and 21:00.
• Equipment: sleeper trucks with automatic transmissions pulling 53' dry van and reefer trailers. There are currently 7 openings on this fleet.
• If the fleet's start point is in a different state from where you live, the company covers your travel out to orientation - bus or flight - and pays for your lodging while you are there.
• We place drivers directly with the fleets we represent, and we stay with you through the process - application, orientation scheduling, and the first weeks on the account. If this fleet is not the right fit, we recruit for a range of dedicated, regional, local and team accounts nationwide and will point you toward one that matches your home time and earnings goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements, including a current DOT medical certification.