CDLA Local Reefer Driver Great Pay Grocery Account

Salt City Trucking; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Newer equipment

Pallet jack training

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Newark, NJ is seeking a Local CDL-A Reefer Driver to haul fresh and frozen groceries within New York and surrounding markets. Earns $85,000–$100,000 annually with daily home time, established routes, and mostly no-touch freight. Trucks include reefers 46'-53', and uniforms are provided. You will complete 15+ stops weekly and may assist with pallet jack unloading when needed. Training provided for new drivers.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• DOT Medical Card required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries using 46', 48', 51', and 53' reefer trailers.
• Handle 15+ stops per week across NY/NJ/CT/PA areas.
• Pallet jack unloading as needed; assist customer unloading.
• Backhaul freight to distribution center when required.
• Provide professional customer service on all routes.

Skills

CDL A

Customer service

Job description

Local CDL-A Reefer Driver – Great Pay | No-Touch Freight

Earn $85,000–$100,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen groceries throughout New York and surrounding markets. This dedicated local position offers daily home time, established delivery routes, and mostly no-touch freight.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700–$1,950
• Double dock pay available
• Additional compensation may apply when supporting other accounts

Job Details

• Deliver fresh and frozen groceries using 46', 48', 51', and 53' reefer trailers.
• Delivery area includes the Hudson Valley, New York City boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
• Approximately 15 or more stops per week.
• Complete two loads per day or one longer load, depending on the route.
• Pick up returns at final stops or backhaul freight to the distribution center.
• Mostly no-touch freight; customer unloads and the driver assists as needed.
• Drivers may support other distribution-center accounts 2–3 days per week.
• Pallet jack unloading may be required when assisting other accounts.
• Strong customer service skills are expected.

Shift Details

• Home daily
• Holiday work required when the holiday falls on a scheduled workday and the account is operating.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas are typically off.
• New Year's Day off is not guaranteed.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Reliable personal transportation to and from work
• Ability to provide professional customer service
• Willingness to support other local accounts and perform pallet jack unloading when needed
• New drivers must complete required training before operating solo routes in New York City.
• Drivers will not run NYC routes until they have been on the account for at least 6 months.

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic and manual day cabs
• Reefer trailers ranging from 46' to 53'
• Slip-seat operation; same-truck assignments are preferred but not guaranteed
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Uniforms provided and maintained by the account
• Newer equipment, averaging approximately 3 years old
• Training provided for pallet jack operation