CDL-A Semi-Local Reefer Driver – Great Pay + BONUS

Salt City Trucking; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver to haul palletized groceries across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The role features consistent regional routes, no-touch stop pay, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The position includes mainly 12-hour night shifts (Sunday-Thursday) with layovers and a sixth day optional. Expect driver-assist pickups using an electric pallet jack and occasional live unloads.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Clean driving record and ability to perform driver-assist unloading.

Responsibilities

• Haul palletized groceries in dry van and reefer trailers.
• Deliver freight from Sumner/Tacoma distribution area to customers in WA, OR, and ID.
• 75% driver-assist stops and 25% live unload or drop-and-hook.
• Driver-assist deliveries require using an electric pallet jack.
• Assist other dedicated accounts as needed.
• Chain equipment as weather dictates.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Clean driving record

Driver-assist unloading

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Reefer/dry van operation

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver - Good Pay + $5K Bonus

Earn an average of $87,672 per year hauling palletized grocery freight throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. This dedicated account offers consistent routes, additional stop pay, yearly CPM increases, and the opportunity to work a sixth day.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Miles/Week: Approximately 2,400
• No-touch stop pay: $30 per stop
  • Average of 4 per week
• Driver assist pay: $45 per stop
  • Average of 6 per week
• Yearly $0.01 CPM increases until reaching a maximum of $0.58 CPM
• New-hire training averages 2 weeks

Job Details

• Haul palletized groceries in dry van and reefer trailers.
• Deliver freight from the Sumner/Tacoma distribution area to customers in WA, OR, and ID.
• Approximately 75% driver-assist stops and 25% customer live unload or drop-and-hook.
• Driver-assist deliveries require using an electric pallet jack to tailgate freight or positioning freight for forklift unloading.
• Assist other dedicated accounts as needed.
• Chain equipment as weather conditions require.

Shift Details

• Sunday-Thursday schedule
• Start time between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
• Approximately 12-hour workdays
• Average of 2-3 layovers per week
• Optional sixth workday available

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Ability to perform driver-assist unloading with an electric pallet jack
• Willingness and ability to chain as weather dictates
• Flexibility to support other dedicated accounts

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic sleeper trucks
• Dry van and reefer trailers
• Slip seating required
• Trucks must remain at the account during time off
• Dedicated freight and consistent regional routes