CDL-A Dedicated Reefer Driver – Competitive Pay | Home Daily

CDL-A Local Driver | Grocery Account – Good Pay | Home Daily

Earn$85,000–$100,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen groceries on a dedicated local account. Enjoy daily home time, consistent work, and routes throughout the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the New York City area after completing the 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 using48-, 51-, or 53-foot reefer trailers.
• Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within an approximately250-mile radius.
• Delivery areas include the Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City’s five boroughs, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
• Approximately20–25% of freight is delivered in New York City.
• Complete multi-stop loads, typically15 or more stops per week.
• Usually run two loads per day or one longer load.
• Handle return products or backhaul pickups at the final stop.
• Freight is mostly no-touch, though occasional pallet jack unloading may be required when supporting other accounts.
• Support other local distribution accounts approximately2–3 days per week.
• New drivers must complete NYC training and will not operate NYC routes until they have at least6 months on the account.

Shift Details

• Tuesday–Saturday
• Start time: Approximately1:00–5:00 AM
• Sunday and Monday off
• Five-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
• Minimum3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Valid 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 approximately3 years old