CDL-A Local Grocery Driver – High Earning Potential | Home Daily

Salt City Trucking; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking seeks a CDL-A Local Grocery Driver to run a dedicated local route with home daily. Earn $90,000–$100,000 average annual gross pay, with consistent start times and opportunities for additional stop pay.

This role requires minimal overnight miles and emphasizes safety, customer service, and on-time deliveries. You will deliver dry groceries within a 250-mile radius, with 80–90% NYC/Long Island deliveries, support other local accounts as needed, and operate liftgates where

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience.
• Strong customer service and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dry groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within a 250-mile radius.
• Handle returns and backhauls as needed.
• Driver unload may be required using electric pallet jack.

Skills

CDL-A

Customer service

Safety conscious

Unload freight

Job description

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

Earn $90,000–$100,000 average annual gross pay on a dedicated local grocery route with daily home time, consistent start times, and strong opportunities to earn through stop pay.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,750–$1,950
• $85/day when all 5 scheduled days are worked
• $17.25/stop for shipper/receiver loading or unloading
• $30/stop for driver unload or liftgate stops
• $47.50/stop for NYC borough deliveries
• $15/hour for safety training
• $160–$450 for off-account work
• 6th day available for additional earnings

Job Details

• Deliver dry groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within a 250-mile radius
• 80–90% of deliveries are to NYC boroughs and Long Island
• Additional coverage across NJ, MA, VT, RI, NH, ME, PA, and upstate NY
• Average of 2–3 stops per trailer
• Typically one long load per day, with a short second load when hours permit
• Handle returns and backhauls as needed
• Driver unloads when required using an electric pallet jack
• Liftgate trailers used for NYC deliveries
• Support other local accounts as needed

Shift Details

• Home Daily
• Thu–Mon or split days off with Sun/Wed off
• Start around 3:00 AM
• 6th day available for additional earnings
• Holiday work may be required when scheduled
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's work are not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to unload freight using an electric pallet jack
• Strong customer service skills
• No SAP drivers

Equipment

• 45', 48', 51', or 53' trailers
• Automatic day cabs
• Slip-seat operation
• Trucks remain at the account during time off
• Electric pallet jacks available
• Uniforms provided