Semi-Local CDL-A Freight Driver – Great Pay + BONUS | Home for 34

Salt City Trucking; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is hiring a CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver to haul no-touch retail freight to stores throughout the Northeast. Earn about $105,000 per year with a $5,000 bonus, and enjoy a start schedule that gets you home several times during the workweek plus a 34-hour reset.

The position features a Thursday–Monday shift, start times around 11:00 PM–12:00 AM, and routes that may vary during peak season.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• DOT Medical Card.
• Clean driving record.
• No SAP drivers.
• Ability to meet strict on-time service expectations.
• Flexibility to support intermodal, dedicated, and third-party freight.

Responsibilities

• Haul general retail freight to stores using drop-and-hook and live-unload operations.
• Pick up loaded trailers from customer distribution centers.
• Deliver to retail stores, including two Long Island locations outside New York City.
• Complete third-party backhaul pickups in New England, New York, and New Jersey as needed.
• Freight may include drop-and-hook, live unload, and live-load operations.
• Maintain on-time pickups, transit, and deliveries.
• Support intermodal operations, other dedicated accounts, and third-party loads when freight volume is low.
• Account operates 24/7 and requires flexibility for customer service needs.

Skills

CDL-A License

DOT Medical Card

Clean Driving Record

No SAP Drivers

On-Time Delivery

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver – Good Pay + $5K Bonus | Home Weekly

Earn $105,000 per year hauling no-touch retail freight to stores throughout the Northeast. This dedicated semi-local position offers a $5,000 bonus, set workdays, and the opportunity to get home several times during the workweek plus a 34-hour reset.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1900
• Bonus: $5,000
• Miles/Week: Approximately 2,350

Job Details

• Haul general retail freight to stores using drop-and-hook and live-unload operations.
• Pick up loaded trailers from customer distribution centers.
• Deliver to retail stores, including two Long Island locations outside New York City.
• Complete third-party backhaul pickups in New England, New York, and New Jersey as needed.
• Freight may include drop-and-hook, live unload, and live-load operations.
• Maintain on-time pickups, transit, and deliveries.
• Support intermodal operations, other dedicated accounts, and third-party loads when freight volume is low.
• Account operates 24/7 and requires flexibility for customer service needs.

Shift Details

• Thursday–Monday schedule
• Start time between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM
• Home approximately 2–3 days during the workweek
• Home for a 34-hour reset
• Routes may vary during peak season from October through January
• Rotating sixth workdays may be required around Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Holiday work is not guaranteed off

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Ability to meet strict on-time service expectations
• Flexibility to support intermodal, dedicated, and third-party freight
• Reliable personal transportation to and from work
• Passengers and pets are not permitted

Equipment & Training

• Assigned automatic trucks
• Slip seating may be required when equipment is unavailable
• Drivers generally start and end shifts at the East Brunswick yard
• Trucks are not designated for home time
• Online onboarding begins at 10:00 AM and lasts approximately half a day
• Account-specific training lasts approximately 8 days
• Personal transportation is required during local training
• Drivers are responsible for transportation to and from onboarding and training