CDL-A Semi-Local Grocery Driver – Stockton, CA
Earn an average of $85,440 annually—about $1,650 per week—delivering grocery freight from Stockton, CA, to locations throughout California and Nevada. Enjoy a dedicated account, mostly drop-and-hook freight, a Sunday–Thursday night schedule, and yearly CPM increases up to $0.86 per mile.
Pay Details
- Average Annual Pay: $85,440
- Average Weekly Equivalent: $1,650
- Starting CPM: $0.79
- Maximum CPM: $0.86
- Annual CPM Increase: $0.01 per mile each year until reaching $0.86 CPM
- Optional sixth workday for additional earnings
- Layover pay for qualifying overnight stays; confirm the exact rate before publishing
Job Details
- Starting location: Stockton, CA
- Freight picked up from distribution centers in Stockton and Tracy, CA
- Approximately 98% of deliveries are in Nevada, including Sparks, Reno, and Carson City
- Routes throughout California and Nevada
- Approximately 2,175 miles per week
- Mostly drop-and-hook freight, with some live unloads
- No-touch freight
- Automatic day cabs; slip seating required
- Trucks remain at the account during time off
- May be asked to cover other accounts as needed
Shift Details
- Sunday–Thursday
- Start times: 10:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Average 10–12 hours per shift
- Frequent home time, with overnight stays depending on route and weather
- During November–February, drivers average approximately 3 layover nights per week when winter weather affects Donner Pass routes
- Regional coverage shifts occur approximately 1–2 times per month, with around 2 layover nights per week when assigned
- Optional sixth workday available
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience
- Clean driving record
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- No SAP drivers
- Must be willing and able to chain tires when weather requires
- Must be able to travel over Donner Pass and take alternate routes when conditions make it unsafe or impassable
- Must be flexible to cover other accounts when needed
Additional Benefits
- Hotel or motel accommodations for required layovers
- Layover pay when applicable
- Dedicated routes with mostly no-touch freight