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

Earn $85,000–$100,000 per year delivering fresh and frozen groceries on a dedicated local account. Drivers enjoy daily home time, consistent work, and routes throughout the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the New York City area after completing 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 in 48-, 51-, or 53-foot reefer trailers.
• Serve supermarkets and distribution centers within approximately 250 miles.
• Delivery areas include the Hudson Valley, Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania backhaul routes.
• Approximately 20–25% of freight delivers in New York City.
• Complete multi-stop loads, typically 15 or more stops per week.
• Usually run 2 loads per day or one longer load.
• Handle return product or backhaul pickups at the final stop.
• Mostly no-touch freight; occasional pallet jack unloading may be required when supporting other accounts.
• Support other local distribution accounts approximately 2–3 days per week.
• New drivers must complete NYC training and will not run NYC routes until they have at least 6 months on the account.

Shift Details

• Tuesday–Saturday
• Start time: approximately 1:00–5:00 AM
• Sunday and Monday off
• 5-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
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• 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 approximately 3 years old