Full Time St Truck Driver (CDL)

Cold Freight Services; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) after one year

Paid time off

Job summary

Cold Freight Services is seeking full-time drivers to serve as on-call, demand-based emergency couriers for refrigerated shipments. Drivers work in a 24/7 on-call environment across Georgia and nearby states, with regional routes and occasional nights/weekends.

They unload with a handtruck, communicate with dispatch by phone/text, and wear neutral pants with company-branded shirts. Annual earnings range from $55,000 to $90,000 depending on workload.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Available to work evenings and weekend loads.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs. Each load varies from 100 to 3000 lbs.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and GPS technology.
• Personal smartphone required.
• Must be comfortable with an on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Drivers are on-call and dispatched as jobs come in.
• Regional driving throughout Georgia and bordering states.
• Most routes mostly day hours; occasional night and weekend shifts.
• Drivers unload the truck themselves using a handtruck.
• Communicate with dispatch via phone and text messages.
• Operate in a 24/7 on-call environment.

Skills

On-call availability

Delivery driving

GPS usage

Smartphone required

Job description

Cold Freight Services has been the trusted emergency courier for the refrigerated industry since 1994. When critical shipments can’t wait, our drivers deliver, day or night. We are looking for reliable, professional full-time drivers who are comfortable working in an on-call, demand-based environment.

Why Drivers Choose Cold Freight Services

• Established Company - Over 30 years in business with a loyal customer base
• Commercial Deliveries Only - No homes, no food delivery apps, no gig chaos
  
• Home Most Nights - One overnight stay per week is typical, but varies based on demand
  
• Fully Digital Operation - Driver app, GPS tracking, temperature monitoring, payroll & PTO systems
• Toll Transponder Provided - Use the express lanes to avoid traffic
• Real-World Benefits
  • Deep discounts on FedEx shipping
  • Practically free dry ice for personal use

What the Job Looks Like

• Drivers are on-call and dispatched as jobs come in
• Work volume varies. Some periods are slow, others are very busy
• Most jobs occur Monday through Saturday during daytime hours but we have night and weekend work as well
  
• Drivers are required to unload the truck themselves using a handtruck and typically the pickup locations will load the vehicle
• Regional driving throughout Georgia and bordering states
• You will primarily communicate with dispatch via phone and text messages
• Working in a 24/7 on-call operation (consistent availability required for full-time status)
• Drivers are issued company branded t-shirts and will be required to wear neutral colored pants without logos.
• All drivers will have a fuel card and a credit card for hotels, maintenance, and other approved charges

Pay & Benefits

• Annual earnings range: $55,000 to $90,000 (based on amount of work you accept)
• Paid by the mile, pound, stop, wait time, bonuses, and other situational items
  
• 401k after one year with a match up to 5%
• Health, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life insurance
• FSA (Flexible spending account) and HSA (Health savings account) accounts available
• Paid time off issued per paycheck and offers 13 days per year after your first year (8 days during first 12 months)
  

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Available to work evenings and weekend loads
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs. Each load varies from 100 to 3000 lbs.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and GPS technology
• Personal smartphone required
• Must be comfortable with an on-call schedule