Class A CDL Local Driver – Dedicated Grocery (Home Daily)
About this role
Class A CDL Local Driver – Home Daily
Freight Type: No-Touch Freight | Pay: Up to $1,550/week | Sign-On/Transition Bonus: None
Looking for a stable local driving job that gets you home to your family every single day? We are hiring Class A CDL drivers to operate dedicated retail grocery routes out of our Opelika hub, delivering across Atlanta, Birmingham, and South Georgia.
What You'll Do:
- Home Time & Schedule: Daily home time with 5-day or 6-day work schedule options.
- Freight & Handling: Dedicated grocery freight running refrigerated (reefer) equipment. 100% no-touch freight involving live load, live unload, and drop & hook.
- Weekly Mileage: Averages between 1,200 miles (5-day schedule) to 1,800 miles (6-day schedule).
- Shifts & Operations: Both day and night shifts available; weekends and holidays required based on customer delivery needs. Slip-seating required.
Pay & Compensation:
- 5-Day Work Schedule: Average earnings of $800 – $1,200 per week ($10 pay for all stops).
- 6-Day Work Schedule: Average earnings of $1,300 – $1,550 per week ($10 for 1st stop, $15 for all subsequent stops).
- Guarantee Pay: First 3 months solo progression guarantees of $1,200 and $1,500.
- Short-Haul Pay: $40 flat pay for loads under 51 miles.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO).
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL (Open to both Trainees and Experienced/First Seat Drivers; no owner-operators or teams).
- Willingness to navigate store/backhaul wait times and manage multi-stop routes.
- Mandatory pre-employment drug screening (urine and hair follicle testing).
Hit apply today to lock in your local route!
Company at a glance
Our founders, Royal Jones, and Jimmy Ray began their truck driving business in 1982 hauling primarily refrigerated goods throughout the Southwest. Since then, we have built one of the largest locally-owned transportation fleets in the U.S.
Top Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
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