CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver – $85K + Home Time

Trucking Group UTAH; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel or motel accommodations for lay-

Layover pay when applicable

Dedicated routes with mostly no-touch

Job summary

Trucking Group UTAH is seeking a CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver based in Stockton, CA. You will deliver grocery freight to distribution centers across California and Nevada, with mostly drop-and-hook and no-touch freight on a Sunday-Thursday night schedule.

Expect an average annual pay around $85,440, with weekly earnings near $1,650 and CPM increases up to $0.86. The role includes layover pay opportunities and potential sixth workday for extra income.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience.
• Clean driving record and valid DOT Medical Card.
• No SAP drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grocery freight to distribution centers across CA and NV.
• Mostly drop-and-hook and no-touch freight.
• May cover other accounts as needed and handle layovers.
• Occasional sixth workday for additional earnings.

Skills

CDL-A

3 months experience

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver - Stockton, CA

Earn an average of $85,440 annually-about $1,650 per week-delivering grocery freight from Stockton, CA, to locations throughout California and Nevada. Enjoy a dedicated account, mostly drop-and-hook freight, a Sunday-Thursday night schedule, and yearly CPM increases up to $0.86 per mile.

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $85,440
• Average Weekly Equivalent: $1,650
• Starting CPM: $0.79
• Maximum CPM: $0.86
• Annual CPM Increase: $0.01 per mile each year until reaching $0.86 CPM
• Optional sixth workday for additional earnings
• Layover pay for qualifying overnight stays; confirm the exact rate before publishing

Job Details

• Starting location: Stockton, CA
• Freight picked up from distribution centers in Stockton and Tracy, CA
• Approximately 98% of deliveries are in Nevada, including Sparks, Reno, and Carson City
• Routes throughout California and Nevada
• Approximately 2,175 miles per week
• Mostly drop-and-hook freight, with some live unloads
• No-touch freight
• Automatic day cabs; slip seating required
• Trucks remain at the account during time off
• May be asked to cover other accounts as needed

Shift Details

• Sunday-Thursday
• Start times: 10:00 PM-11:00 PM
• Average 10-12 hours per shift
• Frequent home time, with overnight stays depending on route and weather
• During November-February, drivers average approximately 3 layover nights per week when winter weather affects Donner Pass routes
• Regional coverage shifts occur approximately 1-2 times per month, with around 2 layover nights per week when assigned
• Optional sixth workday available

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Must be willing and able to chain tires when weather requires
• Must be able to travel over Donner Pass and take alternate routes when conditions make it unsafe or impassable
• Must be flexible to cover other accounts when needed

Additional Benefits

• Hotel or motel accommodations for required layovers
• Layover pay when applicable
• Dedicated routes with mostly no-touch freight