About this role
CDL-A Local Grocery Driver – Good Pay | Home Daily
Earn $80,000–$110,000 per year delivering grocery freight on a dedicated account with consistent work and daily home time. Drivers complete multi-stop deliveries throughout the region, including Long Island and most boroughs of New York City.
Pay Details
- Average Annual Pay: $80,000–$110,000
- Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,550–$2,150
- Daily Rate: $60 when working all 5 scheduled days
- Sixth-Day Pay: $75
- Stop Pay: $20.50–$22.50, based on account seniority
- Safety Training Pay: $20 per hour
- Annual pay raises
Job Details
- Deliver groceries in 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers.
- Complete multi-stop deliveries, typically 2 loads per day with 2–3 stops per trailer.
- Deliver to Long Island and all New York City boroughs except Manhattan.
- Expect New York City-area deliveries approximately 3–4 times per week.
- Pick up salvage and return product from designated stops.
- May pick up backhauls to the distribution center or receive a second load, typically in New Jersey.
- Drivers must communicate with dispatch regarding delivery completion, salvage, returns, or delays.
- Consistent freight, 24/7 office staffing, and on-site trailer maintenance support.
Shift Details
- Tuesday–Saturday
- Start time: approximately 10:00 AM
- Typical shift length: 12–14 hours
- Home daily
- Thanksgiving: Off
- Christmas: Off
- New Year’s: Off
- Sixth-day work may be available through the additional pay program.
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months of truck driving experience
- Reliable personal transportation to and from work
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch
- Ability to work safely, legally, and independently
- Willingness to complete multi-stop deliveries and handle salvage or returns as required
- No riders or pets
Equipment & Benefits
- Automatic daycabs
- Slip-seat operation
- Trucks cannot be taken home
- Free uniforms provided and maintained by the account
- Online orientation
- Frequent driver appreciation events
- Experienced management and on-site trailer mechanic