CDL-A Truck Driver -Napa, CA

Yandell-SCW; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

FSA/HSA

Paid Holidays

PTO & Sick Leave

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Tech Equipment Access

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Yandell Truckaway is seeking a safe, reliable driver to operate commercial vehicles across routes in California. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, coordinate with dispatch and customers, and maintain accurate records of hours, miles, and fuel usage.

The role requires a CDL with endorsements, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with DOT

Qualifications

• Must have CDL with appropriate endorsements (e.g., Class A, Hazmat).
• 2+ years of prior truck/commercial driving experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability.
• Good communication; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle to transport freight to designated locations while following all laws.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle and cargo safety.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries by communicating with dispatchers, customers, and teammates.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

2+ years driving

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Stamina for long hours

Willingness to learn tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Drive With a Team That Respects the Road

At Yandell Truckaway, we're a transportation company delivering excellence with every mile. As a leader in the freight industry, we're built on safety, sustainability, and a culture of camaraderie and respect. If you take pride in a clean inspection, a smooth delivery, and doing the job right — we want you behind the wheel.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle to transport freight to designated locations, following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to keep your vehicle mechanically sound and your cargo secure.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and any unforeseen circumstances by communicating clearly with dispatchers, customers, and teammates.
• Keep accurate records of hours worked, miles driven, fuel consumption, and other required data.
• Uphold company policies on safety, customer service, and vehicle maintenance.

What You Bring

Must-haves:

• 2+ years of prior truck/commercial driving experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements (e.g., Class A, Hazmat).
• Clean driving record and a genuine commitment to safety, on and off the road.
• Strong communication skills; able to work independently while staying a true team player.
• Physical stamina for long hours of driving and occasional heavy lifting.
• Willingness to learn and use new tools and technology to work more efficiently.

Nice-to-have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-the-road position with pre-trip/post-trip inspection duties.
• Occasional heavy lifting and extended hours consistent with DOT hours-of-service rules.
• Must pass DOT-required background, drug, and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.

Overtime status: This position is exempt from California overtime requirements under the state Wage Order provision applicable to drivers whose hours of service are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (49 CFR § 395.1–395.13). You'll always be paid at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision — base medical plan 100% company-paid for the employee
• FSA/HSA
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support your success on the road
• Additional voluntary benefit programs

Pay Transparency: The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $26.00–$28.00, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This range reflects the base pay scale for this role and does not include the value of benefits.

Equal Opportunity: Yandell Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, military or veteran status, immigration status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances, Yandell Companies will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment. Please note: federal DOT regulations require certain background, driving record, and drug/alcohol screening as a condition of employment for safety-sensitive driving positions, regardless of this policy.

Note: Off-duty cannabis use is generally protected under California law, but this protection does not extend to DOT safety-sensitive positions, which remain subject to federal drug-testing requirements.