CDL A Drayage Truck Driver - Local Home Daily

gourmet FOODS; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K with company match

Profit-Sharing Program

34 paid days off

Per diem for meals

Paid hotel stays

Paid Continuing education

PAID Parental Leave

Employee Discount

Referral Bonus

Accident Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary long-term and short-term(dis

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International in New Jersey is seeking experienced Class A CDL drivers for local drayage with home daily. If you have port and container delivery experience and want predictable home time, we want to hear from you.

You will run local pickups and deliveries, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and communicate closely with dispatch. Benefits include a strong pay package, monthly bonus potential, and a generous benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL License required.
• Minimum 2 years of Class A driving experience preferred.
• Drayage/Port experience required.
• Clean driving record and commitment to safety.
• Ability to manage local pickups and deliveries efficiently.
• Strong reliability and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Local pickup and delivery routes.
• Home daily.
• Port and rail yard container deliveries.
• Safe and timely transportation of freight.
• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate logs and paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Reliable

Strong work ethic

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC Card

Job description

Class A CDL Driver - Local Drayage | Home Daily

Now Hiring Experienced Class A CDL Drivers

We are looking for reliable and professional Class A CDL Drivers to join our growing team. If you have drayage and port experience and want to be home every day, we want to hear from you!

Details

• Local pickup and delivery routes
• Home daily
• Port and rail yard container deliveries
• Safe and timely transportation of freight
• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate logs and paperwork
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers

What We Offer

• Guaranteed minimum salary - best-in-class pay rates.
• Monthly safety bonus - up to $250.
• Home 2-3 days in a row each week- Home Weekly.
• Reset hours at home.
• Generous benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Up to 34 paid days off
• Per diem for meals
• Paid hotel stays
• Paid Continuing education
• PAID Parental Leave
• Employee Discount
• Referral Bonus
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary long-term and short-term disability
• Company Paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Modern equipment - late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth.
• Dedicated routes - consistent schedules.
• Family-owned values with a national presence. We care about our team and treat you like one of our own.
• On-site, 24/7 maintenance support - no sitting for days waiting on repairs

Availability:

Candidates must be able to meet the scheduling requirements of the position. Depending on the role and business needs, schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel. Specific scheduling and availability requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. GFI will consider reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

If you're a dependable Class B CDL Driver with NYC driving experience and are looking for stable local work with daily home time, we'd love to hear from you.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process.

Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL License
• Minimum 2 years of Class A driving experience preferred
• Drayage/Port experience required
• TWIC Card (preferred or required, depending on operation)
• Clean driving record and commitment to safety
• Ability to manage local pickups and deliveries efficiently
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance