Class A CDL Dedicated Grocery Driver – Trainees Accepted

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching after 60 days

Paid time off

Dispatch support

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC in South Florida is seeking CDL-A drivers for a local grocery dedicated fleet operating out of Arcadia, FL. Trainees welcomed and will run short-haul local loops with nightly home time and no sleeper berth stays.

Base pay includes $0.43–$0.51 per mile on about 2,200 miles weekly, plus $30 short-haul premium and $10 per stop. 100% home daily, dedicated night dispatch, and 5-day schedules Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card.
• 0 months experience for trainees or 6+ months tractor-trailer background for experienced drivers.
• Must live within 25 miles of Zip Code 33982 (Arcadia area).
• Pass pre-employment hair follicle and urine DOT drug screenings.
• No specialized endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Operate local grocery routes from Arcadia area with home daily.
• Crew will run two local shuttle loops per day servicing regional stores.
• Work a dedicated night shift with 5-day schedules (Thu-Mon or Fri-Tue).

Skills

CDL-A License

Safety minded

Job description

CDL-A Local Grocery Dedicated Driver | $1,300/Wk Avg (Home Daily + Trainees Accepted)

Looking to ditch the OTR lifestyle and lock in steady nightly home time in South Florida? We are onboarding both entry-level trainees and experienced Class A CDL drivers for a dedicated local grocery supply fleet operating out of Arcadia, Florida. Get reliable weekly earnings running short-haul local loops with zero sleeper berth stays.

Compensation Breakdown & Financial Metrics

Average Weekly Gross: $1,300 per week

Target Annual Income: $67,600 per year ($1,300/wk × 52 weeks)

Base Mileage Pay: $0.43 to $0.51 per mile (averaging ~2,200 miles weekly)

Short-Haul Premium: $30.00 flat pay for any short-haul leg under 90 miles

Stop Pay Incentive: $10.00 per stop

Performance Incentives: Eligible for ongoing driver performance bonus programs

Fleet Operations & Dispatch Cadence

Home Time Expectation: 100% Home Daily.

Shift Assignment: Dedicated Night Shift dispatches.

Route Structure: Running 2 local shuttle loops per day servicing regional store locations.

Schedule Options: Dedicated 5-day schedules running Thursday through Monday OR Friday through Tuesday.

Fleet Note: Slip-seating required; weekend dispatches are standard, and holiday night shifts align with facility shipping demand.

Candidate Criteria & Employee Benefits

Experience Tiers: Open to both CDL-A Trainees (0 months experience) and experienced drivers (6+ months tractor-trailer background).

Hiring Radius: Must live within 25 miles of Zip Code 33982, covering drivers in Arcadia, Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and North Port, Florida.

Licensing Standards: Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card (no specialized endorsements required).

Screening Standards: Clean driving history; must pass pre-employment hair follicle and urine DOT drug screenings (Non-SAP compliant).

Included Perks: Complete corporate health insurance (medical, dental, vision), matching 401(k) retirement plan active after 60 days, paid time off, and 24/7 dedicated local dispatch support.