Local CDLA Driver Grocery Account Competitive Pay

Salt City Trucking; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily

No-touch freight

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Shuttle Driver for home-daily routes with a dedicated frozen food shuttle. Earn about $70,000 per year with a $5,000 bonus and typically around 500 miles per week on a route that features drop-and-hook and no-touch freight.

Shuttle frozen grocery loads between local facilities, with 5–10 shuttles per day and a minimum of 3. The role may include store transfers and intermodal tasks, with some stores delivering 2–3 stops per trailer.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Clean driving record and valid DOT Medical Card.
• Strong customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shuttle frozen grocery loads between local facilities and relay yards.
• Drop & hook and no-touch freight.
• Perform 5–10 shuttles per day (3+ minimum).
• May handle store transfers, trailer moves, or local backhauls.
• No NYC deliveries; may assist other dedicated accounts.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Clean driving record

Pre-trip inspections

Customer service skills

Tools

Reefer trailers

Job description

CDL-A Local Shuttle Driver – Good Pay + Bonus | Home Daily

Earn $70,000 per year on a dedicated frozen food shuttle with home-daily routes, no-touch freight , and drop-and-hook operations. Drivers primarily shuttle reefer loads between local relay yards, with additional local work available as needed.

Pay Details

$70,000 Average Annual Pay

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,400
• $5,000 bonus
• Approximately 500 miles/week

Job Details

• Shuttle frozen grocery loads between local facilities and relay yards
• Drop & hook and no-touch freight
• 5-10 shuttles per day , depending on location
• Minimum 3 shuttles per day required
• May handle store transfers, trailer moves, or local backhauls
• No NYC deliveries
• May assist supermarket deliveries, intermodal, and other dedicated accounts
• Store deliveries may include 2-3 stops per trailer
• Electric pallet jack may be required for store deliveries
• May handle return products or backhauls to the DC

Shift Details

• Sunday-Thursday
• Start times around 3 PM-4 PM
• Home Daily
• 6th day required during designated holiday periods
• Drivers work scheduled holidays unless the account is closed
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• New Year's Day not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Safe and legal driving practices
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections and inspect tractor/trailer tires
• Strong customer service skills

Equipment & Training

• Reefer trailers
• Automatic trucks
• Slip-seat operation required
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Personal transportation required daily
• Uniforms provided and maintained