CDL-A Local Retail Driver – Good Pay + Consistent Day Off

Small Potato Trucking; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Potato Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Driver in Shafter, CA to haul dedicated retail freight with no-touch loading. Expect around 2,000 miles per week and a consistent day off each week.

Drivers are generally home daily when routes allow, with occasional overnight stays; night shifts and 5–6 days per week depending on volume. This role offers a reliable schedule and competitive weekly pay with potential overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers

Responsibilities

• Haul dedicated local/regional retail freight with no-touch.
• Swap trailers at store locations.
• Deliveries throughout California's Central Valley, the greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas, NV.
• Secure trailers using store-provided kingpin locks.
• Home time daily when possible; overnight stays required as needed.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

1 year driving experience

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

Job description

CDL-A Local TARGET Driver – Shafter, CA

Earn an average of $1,200 per week hauling dedicated retail freight from Shafter, CA. This no-touch driving position averages approximately 2,000 miles per week, with trailer swaps at store locations and a consistent day off each week. Drivers are generally home daily when routes allow, but overnight stays may be required based on customer needs and freight volume.

Pay & Schedule

• Average weekly pay: $1,200
• Average mileage: Approximately 2,000 miles per week
• CPM based on experience:
  • Less than 1 year: $0.57 CPM
  • 1 year: $0.59 CPM
  • 2 years: $0.61 CPM
  • 3 years: $0.63 CPM
  • 4 years: $0.65 CPM
  • 5+ years: $0.68 CPM
• Additional pay:
  • $20 for loads under 100 miles
  • $15 per qualifying sweep or backhaul
• Shift: Night driving; operation runs 24/7
• Workdays: Typically 5–6 days per week, depending on freight volume
• Days off: One consistent day off each week
• Home time: Daily when possible; overnight stays required as needed
• Must be available for weekends and all holidays

Job Details

• Dedicated local and regional retail operation
• No-touch freight: Drivers do not load or unload
• Swap trailers at store locations
• Deliveries throughout California's Central Valley, the greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas, NV
• Secure trailers using store-provided kingpin locks
• Company trucks remain at the distribution center and cannot be taken home
• Drivers must provide their own transportation to and from the distribution center

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Must be able to lift 15–20 pounds to secure trailers
• Reliable transportation to and from the distribution center
• Must be available for night shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight stays