CDLA Local Reefer Driver Competitive Pay BONUS

Salt City Trucking; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Hotel accommodations for layovers

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a Local CDL-A Driver for a grocery account with home daily routes and strong earnings potential. You will deliver fresh and frozen products to supermarkets and distribution centers across NYC, Long Island, NJ, and Boston, with about 31 stops per week.

The role offers a $10,000 signing bonus and a $95,000 average annual pay, along with occasional hotel stays on layovers and a consistent schedule. Start times vary, with long day shifts and occasional backhauls.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Reliable personal transportation
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to perform driver unloading and occasional hand unloading

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh and frozen groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers.
• Haul freight throughout the New York City boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, and Boston.
• Complete approximately 31 stops per week.
• Typically run one long load per day, with an additional shorter load when hours permit.
• Pick up occasional returns and backhauls to the distribution center.
• Unload 1–3 pallets per stop using a manual pallet jack and liftgate.
• Piece-by-piece hand unloading may also be required.
• Most New York City deliveries are curbside; New Jersey deliveries are at docks.

Skills

Customer service

Unloading

Education

Class A CDL required

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Local CDL-A Grocery Account – Good Pay + $10K Bonus | Home Daily

Earn an average of $95,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen grocery products on a dedicated local account. Enjoy consistent routes, daily home time, and a $10,000 bonus.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,850
• Hiring Bonus: $10,000
• Occasional layovers with hotel accommodations provided

Job Details

• Deliver fresh and frozen groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers.
• Haul freight throughout the New York City boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, and Boston.
• Complete approximately 31 stops per week.
• Typically run one long load per day, with an additional shorter load when hours permit.
• Pick up occasional returns and backhauls to the distribution center.
• Unload 1–3 pallets per stop using a manual pallet jack and liftgate.
• Piece‑by‑piece hand unloading may also be required.
• Most New York City deliveries are curbside, while New Jersey deliveries are typically made at docks.
• Support other local accounts as needed.
• Occasional layovers may occur; hotel accommodations are provided.

Shift Details

• Start times between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
• Split days off, including Sunday and one weekday
• Days off will not be Monday or Saturday
• Typically 12–14-hour shifts
• Home daily
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• New Year's Day off is not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Preferred: At least 3 months of experience delivering throughout all New York City boroughs
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Reliable personal transportation to and from work
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to perform driver unloading and occasional hand unloading
• Willingness to operate slip‑seat equipment

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic and manual day cabs
• Reefer trailers: 46', 48', 51', and 53'
• Slip‑seat operation; same‑truck assignments are preferred but not guaranteed
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Uniforms provided
• Hotel accommodations for occasional layovers