CDL-A Local TARGET Driver – HOURLY + Early Starts

Salt City Trucking; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGET in Sacramento, CA is seeking a CDL-A Local Reefer Driver for a dedicated local account. You will deliver refrigerated freight to stores across Sacramento and the Bay Area, with home daily schedules and very early start times. Expect live unloads and support for unloads, and routes planned a day ahead.

The position offers annual earnings around $78,000 with potential to earn $2,000+ weekly for experienced drivers, and hourly rates starting around $25–$28.50 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• No SAP drivers.
• Comfort with early morning starts, live unloads, and unload assistance.
• Available for required holiday work.
• Reliable personal transportation to commute to the facility daily; trucks cannot be taken home.

Responsibilities

• Deliver refrigerated freight for a dedicated local store-delivery account.
• Cover routes throughout Sacramento and the Bay Area.
• Pick up preloaded trailers and deliver to stores, then return to Sacramento.
• Perform live unloads with unload assistance as needed.
• Routes and assignments are provided the day before for planning.
• Slip-seat trucks with efforts to keep drivers in the same truck during the week.
• Operate from a secure, gated facility with available parking at multiple locations.
• Access 24/7 account support and flexibility for route needs, time off, emergencies, and haul length.

Skills

CDL-A

Live unloads

Job description

CDL-A Local Reefer Driver | TARGET - Sacramento, CA

Earn an average of $1,500 per week delivering store freight throughout Sacramento and the Bay Area. This dedicated local position offers home daily, predictable routes, early morning starts, and weekday days off. Experienced drivers may earn $2,000+ per week, depending on their work and earnings.

Pay Details & Schedule

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,500
• Average Annual Pay: Approximately $78,000
• Top Earnings Potential: Some drivers gross $2,000+ weekly
• Hourly Pay by Experience: Starting at $25/hour for new drivers, increasing to $26/hour after 1 year, with additional increases based on experience up to $28.50/hour at 10 years
• Schedule: Home daily, with days off during the week
• Start Times: Very early mornings, typically between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM
• Workdays: Holiday work required; routes may include weekend work

Job Details

• Dedicated local store-delivery account
• Deliver refrigerated freight throughout Sacramento and the Bay Area
• Pick up preloaded trailers, deliver to stores, and return to Sacramento
• Live unloads and unload assistance required
• Routes and assignments are generally provided the day before for better planning
• Slip-seat trucks, with efforts to keep drivers in the same truck throughout the week
• Secure, gated facility with parking available at multiple locations
• Nearby terminal for truck maintenance and service
• Dedicated 24/7 account support and flexibility for route needs, time off, emergencies, and haul length

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 comfortable with early morning starts, live unloads, and unload assistance
• Must be available for required holiday work
• Reliable personal transportation to commute to the facility daily; trucks cannot be taken home