CDL- A TARGET Driver – $0.57–$0.68 CPM + Home Daily

Salt City Trucking; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Shafter, CA is seeking a CDL-A Local Driver to haul dedicated retail freight across California's Central Valley, LA area, and Las Vegas. The job features no-touch freight, trailer swaps at stores, and a constant day off each week with home time most days.

Overnight shifts may be required; peak periods can involve six days per week. Weekly pay averages around $1,200, with pay by experience and miles driven.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Valid DOT Medical Card required.
• No SAP drivers.
• Must be available for night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to stores within California's Central Valley, greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas, NV.
• No-touch freight; no loading or unloading required.
• Swap trailers at store locations.
• Home time generally daily; overnight stays possible on some routes.

Education

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

1 year tractor-trailer experience

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, although overnight stays may be required based on routes and freight volume.

Pay & Schedule

• Average weekly pay: $1,200
• 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
• Schedule: Overnight shifts; operation runs seven days a week
• Days off: One consistent day off weekly; a second day off may be available depending on freight volume
• Home time: Generally daily, with overnight stays required as needed
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and all holidays
• During peak periods, including October–December and summer, drivers may work six days per week or stay out overnight more frequently

Job Details

• Dedicated local retail operation
• No-touch freight: No loading or unloading required
• Swap trailers at store locations
• Deliveries throughout California's Central Valley, the greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas, NV
• Approximately 40 store destinations within the operating network
• Secure trailers using store-provided kingpin locks
• Company trucks must remain at the distribution center; drivers cannot take trucks home
• Drivers must commute to and from the distribution center using their own transportation

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
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the distribution center
• Must be available for night shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight stays