Class A CDL Driver | Home Weekends Regional

J Rose Logistics; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement options

W2 employment status

Job summary

J Rose Logistics in Newark, NJ is seeking a CDL Class A driver for regional Northeast runs. Earns $1,700–$2,000 weekly with a $2,500 sign-on, home weekends, and 5‑day routes with 2 weekend days home for some regions.

Responsibilities include unloading pet supplies using pallet jacks or liftgates, pre/post-trip inspections, ELD/logs, and DOT safety compliance. Benefits include health, PTO, 401(k), and W2 employment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 12 months verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience.
• Must reside within 40 minutes of Cranbury, NJ.
• Must possess a current DOT Medical Card and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to handle physical touch-freight unload processes.

Responsibilities

• Transport freight safely across the Northeast operating area
• Safely unload pet supply deliveries at store locations using an electric pallet jack, liftgate, or carts
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate electronic logs (ELD) and shipping documentation
• Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety rules

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

12 months experience

DOT Medical Card

Residence near Cranbury NJ

Job description

Pay & Bonuses

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,700 – $2,000 / week ($0.70 CPM base, ~2,000 miles/week)
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
• Shift Differential: $25/day for PM shifts
• Accessorial Pay: $25 Drop & Hook | $25/hr Detention (after 1 hour) | $50 Metro pay | $125 Layover pay
• Extra Incentives: $25 bonus for manual cart unloads | $75 6th-day bonus (typically short runs)

Home Time & Schedule

• Home Time: Home every weekend (Out 5 days; Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday). Never run on Saturdays.
• Additional Hometime: 1–2 potential additional days home during the week (not guaranteed; this is a regional position, not home daily).
• Start Times: Early morning / night departures (Midnight – 3:00 AM start windows).

Responsibilities

• Transport freight safely across the Northeast operating area
• Safely unload pet supply deliveries at store locations using an electric pallet jack, liftgate, or carts
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate electronic logs (ELD) and shipping documentation
• Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety rules

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Minimum 12 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
• Must reside within 40 minutes of Cranbury, NJ
• Must possess a current DOT Medical Card and acceptable driving record
• Ability to handle physical touch-freight unload processes

Benefits

• Full health benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision options)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement options
• W2 employment status