CDL-A Local Driver – No-Touch Freight | Shafter, CA

Salt City Trucking; Oildale (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Dry Van Driver for a dedicated account out of Shafter, CA. This night-shift role offers up to 2,000 miles weekly, with no driver loading/unloading and home daily when feasible.

Earn around $1,200 per week on a 24/7 schedule, with peak-periods including weekends and holidays. Routes cover Central Valley, greater Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, featuring slip-seat operation and no-touch freight.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Card.
• No SAP drivers.
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 15–20 lbs to secure trailers.
• Overnight stays may be required.
• Reliable transportation to Shafter facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dedicated local dry van route with no loading/unloading.
• Slip-seat operation; swap trailers at customer locations.
• Deliveries to stores within Central Valley, Greater LA area, and Las Vegas.
• No-touch freight; trailer must be secured; king pin locks used.

Skills

CDL-A

Night shift

Job description

CDL-A Local Dry Van Driver – TARGET ACCOUNT | Shafter, CA

Hiring out of Shafter, CA! Earn around $1,200 per week on a dedicated local dry van account serving stores throughout California and Nevada. Enjoy mostly home-daily operations with no driver loading or unloading freight.

Pay Details

• $1,200 average weekly pay
• Pay based on experience: $0.53–$0.64 CPM
• Up to 2,000 miles per week
• $20 for loads under 100 miles
• $15 stop pay for sweep trailer and backhaul, paid once
• No bonus offered

Job Details

• Dedicated local dry van operation
• Hiring location: Shafter, CA
• Routes within approximately 40 miles of the distribution center for dispatch, with deliveries throughout the Central Valley, greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas
• No-touch freight
• Drivers do not load or unload
• Swap trailers at customer locations
• Trailer must be secured with king pin locks
• Slip-seat operation
• Company trucks remain at the Shafter facility
• Reliable transportation to and from work required

Shift Details

• Night shift
• Operation runs 24/7, Monday–Sunday
• Home daily when operationally possible
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• During peak periods, drivers may work 6 days with 1 day off
• Lower-volume periods may provide 5 days on / 2 days off
• Peak season may require 2–3 overnight stays per week
• Holiday work required

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• First-seat experienced drivers and trainees considered
• Clean driving record
• DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to lift 15–20 lbs. to secure trailers
• Reliable transportation to the Shafter facility
• Must be willing to occasionally stay overnight during peak periods

Equipment & Freight

• Automatic day-cab equipment
• Dry van trailers
• Slip-seat operation
• No-touch freight
• Trailer swaps
• King pin locks provided at delivery locations
• Company trucks parked at the Shafter facility