Part Time St Truck Driver (CDL)

Cold Freight Services; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FedEx shipping discounts

Dry ice for personal use

Job summary

Cold Freight Services in Georgia is seeking reliable full-time drivers for an on-call, demand-based role delivering refrigerated freight day or night. You will handle loading and unloading, and navigate regional routes across Georgia and bordering states with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This position operates in a 24/7 on-call environment, with most shifts during daytime hours but night and weekend work also available. An overnight stay once per week is common, though not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• On-call evenings and weekend loads.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs (loads vary from 100 to 3000 lbs).
• Comfortable using mobile apps and GPS technology.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload the van using a handtruck.
• Drive regionally within Georgia and bordering states.
• Communicate with dispatch via phone and text.
• Work in a 24/7 on-call operation with flexible scheduling for full-time status.

Skills

On-call availability

GPS technology proficiency

Smartphone required

Lifting heavy loads

Tools

GPS navigation apps

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
• Modern Fleet - Late-model Ford Transit vans with refrigeration units
• 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
• One overnight stay per week is typical, but not guaranteed
• Drivers are required to load and unload the van themselves using a handtruck
• 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: $48,000 to $85,000 (based on amount of work you accept)
• Paid by the mile, pound, stop, wait time, bonuses, and other situational items
• Company pays for all fuel and hotels during routes, supplies all equipment to perform work
• On-call schedule allows for some flexibility around your current commitments

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