CDL-A Local Grocery Driver

The Driving Desk
  • Hammond, Indiana
  • $1,750–$1,850 Per Week
29 days ago

Job Description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local grocery delivery position based in Valparaiso, IN. This opportunity offers daily home time, strong weekly earnings, and steady year-round freight delivering to grocery store locations throughout Northern Indiana and the Chicago area.

Drivers enjoy consistent routes, modern equipment, and competitive activity-based pay.

Pay & Compensation

  • Average Weekly Earnings:$1,750–$1,850
  • Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $96,200
  • Average Weekly Miles: Approximately 1,800 miles

Additional Pay

  • Unload Pay: $39 per unload
  • Stop Pay: $14.50 per stop
  • Orientation Pay: $100 per day (3-day orientation)
  • Driver Referral Bonus: $500

Compensation is activity-based and includes load, stop, and unload pay.

Home Time & Schedule

  • Home Daily
  • Day and night shifts available
  • Weekend work required
  • Dispatch times vary by assigned route
  • Consistent local operation with year-round freight

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver palletized grocery freight to retail store locations
  • Safely operate Class A CDL equipment
  • Unload freight using an electric pallet jack
  • Place pallets in designated store locations
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Maintain DOT compliance and accurate logs
  • Provide professional customer service during deliveries

Equipment & Freight

  • Late-model day cabs
  • Automatic and manual transmission trucks available
  • Dry van and refrigerated trailers
  • Electric pallet jacks provided
  • Grocery freight serving retail stores throughout Northern Indiana and the Chicago market

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A CDL experience
  • Current DOT Medical Card
  • Minimum age: 23 years old
  • Dry van or refrigerated experience preferred
  • Ability to unload freight using an electric pallet jack
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Must meet DOT and company hiring standards

Benefits

Eligible drivers may receive:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Orientation
  • Driver Referral Bonus

Why Drivers Apply

  • Home every day
  • Earn $1,750–$1,850 per week
  • Local dedicated grocery routes
  • Consistent year-round freight
  • Late-model equipment
  • Activity-based pay with stop and unload compensation
  • Strong benefits package
  • Paid orientation
  • Stable, full-time position

Apply Today

If you have at least 2 years of Class A CDL experience and are looking for a high-paying local driving position with daily home time and consistent grocery freight, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHammond, Indiana
Salary$1,750–$1,850 Per Week

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Competitive Researchunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Grocery Storesunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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