Local CDL-A Refrigerated Driver – No-Touch Freight + $2,500 Bonus

Trucking Group UTAH; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 On-Site Support

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Trucking Group UTAH in Henderson, NC is seeking a CDL-A Local Driver for a home-daily role on a refrigerated store-delivery account. Expect nightly shifts, no-touch freight, about 1,250 miles weekly, 1–3 routes daily with 1–3 stops per trip within NC/SC/TN/VA and occasional overnight.

Training days are paid and benefits are provided. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and average weekly pay around $1,200 with an annual earning potential up to $70,000, plus clear mileage and stop pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Clean driving record and DOT Medical Card.
• Availability for night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate 100% no-touch refrigerated freight for store deliveries.
• Deliver within NC, SC, TN, and VA up to ~300 miles from Henderson NC.
• Maintain/pursue safe, on-time deliveries and customer handoffs.
• Make 1–3 routes per day with 1–3 stops per trip.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Night shifts availability

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

CDL-A Local Driver – $2,500 Sign-On Bonus + Home Daily | Henderson, NC

Join a dedicated refrigerated store-delivery account offering $1,200 average weekly pay when working the full schedule, annual earning potential up to $70,000, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Enjoy daily home time while delivering no-touch refrigerated freight across North Carolina and neighboring states.

Pay Details & Schedule

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,200 when working the full schedule.
• Annual Earning Potential: Up to $70,000.
• Experience-Based Mileage Pay: 0–11 months: $0.45; 12–35 months: $0.47; 36–59 months: $0.50; 60–83 months: $0.51; 84–119 months: $0.52; 10+ years: $0.54 per mile.
• Minimum Mileage Pay: $41 for 0–50 miles; $48 for 51–75; $64 for 76–100; $74 for 101–125; $82 for 126–150; $84 for 151–175; $93 for 176–200; and $96 for 201–225 miles. Routes pay whichever is greater: mileage pay or the applicable minimum mileage band. Routes of 226+ miles are paid per mile.
• Stop Pay: $20 per stop.
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 total — $250 after the first load, $250 at 30 days, $250 at 60 days, $500 at 90 days, $250 at 120 days, $250 at 150 days, and $750 at 180 days.
• Home Time: Daily, with occasional overnight hotel stays and occasional 10-hour breaks on the road.
• Schedule: Night shifts starting between 8 PM and 11 PM. The current rotation is six days worked followed by a 34-hour restart, then five days worked followed by two days off. Weekends and holidays are required. Wednesday through Saturday are typically heavier freight days.

Job Details

• Freight: 100% no-touch refrigerated freight for store deliveries.
• Running Area: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, within approximately 300 miles of the Henderson distribution center.
• Workload: Approximately 1,250 miles per week, with 1–3 routes per day and 1–3 stops per trip.
• Equipment: Slip-seat International, Freightliner, and Kenworth day-cab tractors.
• Training: One day of classroom training paid at $50, followed by 2–3 days of ride-along training paid at $100 per day.
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation to and from the distribution center every day is required.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• No SAP drivers.
• Reliable daily transportation to and from the distribution center.
• Availability for night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong safety awareness and customer service skills.
• Must ensure customers acknowledge arrival at each store.

Benefits & Support

• 24/7 On-Site Support
• Paid Vacation: 1 week after 1 year of service, 2 weeks after 3 years, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.