Dedicated CDL-A Driver

Shaffer Trucking; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

No-cost rider policy

Profit sharing

Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats

Job summary

Shaffer Trucking is seeking drivers for refrigerated freight in the U.S. The role offers starting pay of 58 to 61 CPM, depending on experience, with top earners averaging $83,893 per year and weekly pay around $1,613.

Home time is 12 days out, 2 days home, with comprehensive benefits including BCBS health plans, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k). Join Shaffer Trucking for a long-standing, safety-focused fleet with profit sharing, paid orientation, and a pet policy allowing two dogs or cats.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL-A license.
• 1 year of driving experience preferred.
• No DOT preventable incidents in the last year.
• No CDL violations in the last year.
• Fewer than 5 citations in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated freight as a Shaffer Trucking company driver on a dedicated route.

Skills

CDL-A

1 year experience

No DOT preventable in last year

No CDL violations in last year

Less than 5 citations in last 5 years

Job description

Top 50% Average $83,893 per Year

Annual Profit Sharing - Weekend Home Time

Great Pay and Benefits:

• Starting Pay: 58to 61CPM,depending on experience
• Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)
• No-cost rider policy
• Safe driver productivity bonus

Fleet Information:

• Annual Pay:The top 50% of drivers average $83,893 per year
• Weekly Pay:The top 50% of drivers average $1,613 per week
• Home Time:Out 12 days - home 2 days
• Fleet Type:Refrigerated
• Job Type:Company driver, dedicated

Benefits of Joining Shaffer Trucking:

• Leading pay plus carrier
• Industry-leading benefits
• 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
• Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025
• Guaranteed detention pay
• Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats
• Increased cruise speed
• Paid orientation: $120 per day
• Industry-leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicated dispatch 24/7

About Shaffer:

Founded in 1937, Shaffer Trucking has an over 80-year history of excellence. Joining the Crete Carrier family in 1974, the two companies, along with Hunt Transportation have become one of the nation’s largest privately owned transportation companies. Shaffer specializes in temperature-sensitive freight and is a premier carrier for the candy and confectionery industry. At Shaffer Trucking, our drivers are our most valuable asset. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do with our competition. We take pride in our relationship with our drivers. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver’s license
• 1 year of experience
• No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• No CDL violations in the last year
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years

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