Salt City Trucking

Salt City Trucking; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Newer equipment

Home daily

Dedicated local account

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Paterson, NJ is hiring a CDL-A Local Grocery Driver to deliver fresh and frozen groceries on a dedicated local account. Earn $85,000-$100,000 per year with daily home time and steady work in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and NYC area.

Most runs are 2 loads per day or one longer load, with 15+ stops weekly. Requires valid CDL-A, minimum 3 months’ experience, DOT Medical Card, and the ability to complete NYC training before NYC routes.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh and frozen groceries on a local account
• Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within ~250 miles
• Complete multi-stop loads (15+ stops per week)
• Usually run 2 loads per day or one longer load
• Handle return product or backhaul pickups at the final stop
• Occasional pallet jack unloading; support other local accounts 2–3 days per week

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

• Tuesday-Saturday
• Start time: approximately 1:00-5:00 AM
• Sunday and Monday off
• 5-day workweek
• Two mandatory sixth days per month
• Sixth-day work is required around the six major holidays.
• Thanksgiving: Off
• Christmas: Off
• New Year's: Not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• 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

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic and manual day cabs
• 48-, 51-, and 53-foot reefer trailers
• Slip-seat operation
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Account-provided and maintained uniforms
• Newer equipment, averaging approximately 3 years old