Local CDL-A Driver | Grocery Account – Good Pay | Home Daily

Salt City Trucking

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Paterson, NJ is seeking a CDL-A Local Grocery Driver on a dedicated local account with home daily. Earn $85,000–$100,000 per year delivering groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within roughly 250 miles of NYC.

Expect a 5-day workweek, mostly no-touch freight, 2 loads per day or one longer load, and NYC training before operating NYC routes. Training completes before NYC routes. Home daily time and consistent schedule included.

Qualifications

Valid Class A CDL.
Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
DOT Medical Card.
No SAP Drivers.
Reliable personal transportation to and from work.
Ability to complete NYC training before operating NYC routes.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to assist with pallet jack unloading when assigned.
Ability to operate safely and legally at all times.

Responsibilities

Deliver fresh and frozen groceries in 48-, 51-, or 53-foot reefer trailers.
Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within approximately 250 miles.
Delivery areas include the Hudson Valley, Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
Approximately 20–25% of freight delivers in New York City.
Complete multi-stop loads, typically 15 or more stops per week.
Usually run 2 loads per day or one longer load.
Handle return product or backhaul pickups at the final stop.
Mostly no-touch freight; occasional pallet jack unloading may be required when supporting other accounts.
Support other local distribution accounts approximately 2–3 days per week.
New drivers must complete NYC training and will not run NYC routes until they have at least 6 months on the account.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

CDL-A Local Grocery Driver – Good Pay | Home Daily

Earn $85,000–$100,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen groceries on a dedicated local account. Drivers enjoy daily home time, consistent work, and routes throughout the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the New York City area after completing required training.

Pay Details

Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,650–$1,950
Seniority-Based Annual Average: $83,600–$87,600
Double dock pay available

Job Details

Deliver fresh and frozen groceries in 48-, 51-, or 53-foot reefer trailers.
Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within approximately 250 miles.
Delivery areas include the Hudson Valley, Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
Approximately 20–25% of freight delivers in New York City.
Complete multi-stop loads, typically 15 or more stops per week.
Usually run 2 loads per day or one longer load.
Handle return product or backhaul pickups at the final stop.
Mostly no-touch freight; occasional pallet jack unloading may be required when supporting other accounts.
Support other local distribution accounts approximately 2–3 days per week.
New drivers must complete NYC training and will not run NYC routes until they have at least 6 months on the account.

Shift Details