CDL A Truck Driver

Frankarl Greenhouses PA, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 2,236,000 - 3,726,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankarl Greenhouses PA, LLC is seeking a CDL Class A Driver to safely deliver greenhouse products across the U.S. and Canada, with frequent weekend home time.

You will operate modern trailers, load/unload carefully, and maintain logs per DOT standards while coordinating with dispatch to ensure on-time deliveries.

Border crossing experience is preferred; overtime and seasonal variations apply. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years of over-the-road (OTR) or regional delivery experience.
• Ability to cross the U.S.–Canada border (passport or enhanced driver's license required).
• Experience handling perishable, live, or delicate products.
• Must meet DOT/FMCSA medical and safety requirements.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles to transport greenhouse products across the U.S. and Canada.
• Load and unload products carefully to prevent damage during transit.
• Conduct pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections per DOT standards.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and border crossing paperwork.
• Communicate with dispatchers and customers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Clean driving record

OTR/Regional delivery

Border crossing

Perishable handling

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Age 21+

MVR acceptable

Education

CDL Class A license

Job description

Frankarl Greenhouses is a commercial greenhouse specializing in high quality annuals organic herbs and vegetables. Join our team today as a CDL Class A Driver with plenty of home time with deliveries in the northern east coast, excellent benefits, and top of the line trailers! Earn up to $1575 a week plus OT and be home most weekends!

What makes this different from typical trucking jobs?

• Small, family-oriented operation
• Consistent seasonal business
• No sitting at a dock all day waiting for freight
• Direct relationship with management
• High Quality Company equipment
• Competitive pay
• Overnight trips, but not traditional long-haul OTR
• Opportunity for paid month off in the Summer/Early Fall in addition to regular PTO

Summary for Class A CDL Driver: The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of greenhouse products to retail stores, distributors, across the United States and Canada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of CDL Driver include the following:

• Safely operate commercial vehicles to transport greenhouse products, plants, and related materials to destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Load and unload products carefully to maintain quality and prevent damage during transit.
• Conduct pre-trip, in route, and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, shipping documentation, and border crossing paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, logistics staff, and customers to ensure efficient route planning and on-time deliveries.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications for a CDL Driver: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Clean driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years of over-the-road (OTR) or regional delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to cross the U.S.–Canada border (passport or enhanced driver’s license required).
• Experience handling perishable, live, or delicate products (horticultural or agricultural experience a plus).
• Must meet all DOT and FMCSA medical and safety requirements.
• Minimum age of 21 years, as required for interstate commercial driving.
• ·Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Work Schedule:

Typical workweek: 50–70 hours (depending on route length and season).

Drive time: Up to 11 hours per day within DOT regulations.

Home time: Usually weekends or every 5–7 days, depending on distance and delivery volume.

Seasonal variation: Heavier spring workload (March–June); lighter summer/fall schedules.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.