CDLA Local Retail Driver Good Pay Consistent Day Off

Small Potato Trucking; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Potato Trucking in Shafter, CA seeks a CDL-A Local Driver for dedicated retail freight. This position offers no-touch freight and typically home daily, with overnight stays possible during higher freight volume. Routes cover California's Central Valley and surrounding areas, including LA and Las Vegas.

You will swap trailers at stores, secure them, and comply with DOT medical requirements while maintaining a reliable schedule and consistent days off each week.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Card.
• Must be able to lift 15–20 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to distribution center.
• Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate local and regional routes for dedicated retail freight.
• No-touch freight; no loading/unloading.
• Swap trailers at store locations.
• Deliveries across CA Central Valley, LA area, and Las Vegas.
• Be home daily when possible; overnight stays may be required.

Skills

CDL-A

1 year experience

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

Night shifts

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 when routes allow, but overnight stays may be required based on customer needs and freight volume.

Pay & Schedule

• Average weekly pay: $1,200
• Average 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
• Shift: Night driving; operation runs 24/7
• Workdays: Typically 5–6 days per week, depending on freight volume
• Days off: One consistent day off each week
• Home time: Daily when possible; overnight stays required as needed
• Must be available for weekends and all holidays

Job Details

• Dedicated local and regional retail operation
• No-touch freight: Drivers do not load or unload
• Swap trailers at store locations
• Deliveries throughout California's Central Valley, the greater Los Angeles area, and Las Vegas, NV
• Secure trailers using store-provided kingpin locks
• Company trucks remain at the distribution center and cannot be taken home
• Drivers must provide their own transportation to and from the distribution center

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical CardNo SAP drivers
• Must be able to lift 15–20 pounds to secure trailers
• Reliable transportation to and from the distribution center
• Must be available for night shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight stays