CDL-A Local Grocery Driver | Gary, IN | Home Daily | Avg $1,750–$1,850/Week

The Driving Desk; Gary (IN); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Orientation

Driver Referral Bonus

Résumé du poste

The Driving Desk is hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for a local grocery delivery role based in Valparaiso, IN. You will enjoy daily home time, steady year-round freight, and routes across Northern Indiana and the Chicago area.

This position offers an activity-based pay structure with load, stop, and unload pay. Expect weekly earnings around $1,750–$1,850, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Valid CDL-A and DOT medical card required; minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL (required).
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• Minimum age 23 years old.
• Dry van or refrigerated experience preferred.
• Ability to unload freight using an electric pallet jack.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must meet DOT and company hiring standards.

Responsabilités

• Deliver palletized grocery freight to retail store locations.
• Safely operate Class A CDL equipment.
• Unload freight using an electric pallet jack.
• Place pallets in designated store locations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain DOT compliance and accurate logs.
• Provide professional customer service during deliveries.

Connaissances

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Customer service

Unloading with pallet jack

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local grocery delivery position based in Valparaiso, IN. This opportunity offers daily home time, strong weekly earnings, and steady year-round freight delivering to grocery store locations throughout Northern Indiana and the Chicago area.

Drivers enjoy consistent routes, modern equipment, and competitive activity-based pay.

Compensation is activity-based and includes load, stop, and unload pay.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,750–$1,850
• Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $96,200
• Average Weekly Miles: Approximately 1,800 miles

Additional Pay

• Unload Pay: $39 per unload
• Stop Pay: $14.50 per stop
• Orientation Pay: $100 per day (3-day orientation)
• Driver Referral Bonus: $500

Home Time & Schedule

• Home Daily
• Day and night shifts available
• Weekend work required
• Dispatch times vary by assigned route
• Consistent local operation with year-round freight

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver palletized grocery freight to retail store locations
• Safely operate Class A CDL equipment
• Unload freight using an electric pallet jack
• Place pallets in designated store locations
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain DOT compliance and accurate logs
• Provide professional customer service during deliveries

Equipment & Freight

• Late-model day cabs
• Automatic and manual transmission trucks available
• Dry van and refrigerated trailers
• Electric pallet jacks provided
• Grocery freight serving retail stores throughout Northern Indiana and the Chicago market

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Minimum age: 23 years old
• Dry van or refrigerated experience preferred
• Ability to unload freight using an electric pallet jack
• Strong customer service skills
• Must meet DOT and company hiring standards

Benefits

Eligible drivers may receive:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Orientation
• Driver Referral Bonus

Why Drivers Apply

• Home every day
• Earn $1,750–$1,850 per week
• Local dedicated grocery routes
• Consistent year-round freight
• Late-model equipment
• Activity-based pay with stop and unload compensation
• Strong benefits package
• Paid orientation
• Stable, full-time position