🗺 Location & Operations Context
- Base city: San Antonio, TX
- Freight ecosystem: High-volume grocery distribution network supporting South Texas retail stores
- Logistics profile: Inland retail and grocery replenishment hub with continuous warehouse cycling
- Distribution pattern: Multiple daily store delivery waves across metro and regional suburbs
- Peak flow: Early morning outbound staging and late-night inbound receiving at DCs
📋 Job Description
- Move 53' refrigerated trailers between warehouse docks and staging lanes
- Execute drop-and-hook operations for multi-stop grocery routes
- Verify trailer temperature settings before departure and during transit
- Coordinate dock assignments during high-volume warehouse shipping windows
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections including seal checks and documentation
- Use ELD and YMS systems for dispatch updates and load tracking
- Deliver palletized grocery freight to retail stores with liftgate or pallet jack support
- Manage urban route navigation across San Antonio traffic corridors
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Required
Experience
12+ months CDL-A driving experience required
Age
21+ years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred, no major violations
Physical
Dock delivery support, pallet jack use, trailer coupling/uncoupling
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner Cascadia (day cab & sleeper mix)
- Fleet age: 2–7 years
- Trailer type: 53' refrigerated trailers
- Features: GPS tracking, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation systems
- Technology: Yard Management System (YMS) + dispatch integration
- Maintenance: Preventive maintenance with rapid turnaround repair cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after route completion
- Consistent shift scheduling based on warehouse freight waves
- Optional overtime during peak grocery demand cycles
- Predictable weekly dispatch with rotating delivery sequences
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Antonio DC → New Braunfels grocery stores via I-35 corridor
- San Antonio metro loop deliveries using Loop 1604 and I-410
- South Texas regional drops toward Seguin and I-10 distribution points
- Northwest retail replenishment routes via US-281 corridor
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is a CDL-A required?
Yes, a valid CDL-A license is mandatory for this position.
How much experience is needed?
Minimum 12 months of CDL-A driving experience is required.
What is the work schedule like?
Local routes with day and night shift options based on warehouse demand cycles.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is available during peak grocery distribution periods.
What type of freight is handled?
Refrigerated and dry grocery freight including palletized store deliveries.
What equipment is used?
53' refrigerated trailers with modern Freightliner Cascadia tractors.
💼 Career Opportunities
This position supports long-term advancement within a structured grocery distribution network serving the San Antonio metro and surrounding South Texas markets. Drivers begin in local dedicated operations handling frequent store deliveries and warehouse shuttle cycles. With demonstrated reliability, drivers may progress into higher-volume routes, specialized delivery schedules, or trainer roles supporting new hires in yard and dock procedures. Additional pathways include transition into regional grocery distribution, where freight spans broader Texas corridors and requires extended route planning. Operational experience within high-frequency grocery logistics can also lead to internal mobility into yard supervision, dispatch coordination, or fleet training roles. The organization prioritizes internal advancement based on safety performance, consistency in delivery execution, and familiarity with warehouse systems. As grocery demand remains steady year-round, drivers gain exposure to continuous freight cycles, making this role a stable foundation for long-term career development within retail distribution logistics.
🔗 CDL-A Grocery Driver — San Antonio, TX
San Antonio continues to operate as a high-density grocery distribution hub in South Texas, supported by a network of regional warehouses, retail supply chains, and interstate freight corridors. This CDL-A local grocery distribution role reflects consistent demand for daily store replenishment across a growing metro area and surrounding communities such as New Braunfels and Seguin. With weekly earnings ranging from $1,450 to $1,900, drivers operate within a structured schedule that prioritizes home daily returns and predictable freight cycles. The surrounding logistics ecosystem relies heavily on I-35, I-10, and Loop 410/1604 for rapid movement of refrigerated and dry goods between distribution centers and retail locations. Warehouse activity remains steady throughout the year, with minimal seasonal fluctuation due to continuous grocery consumption demand. This role provides operational stability within a mature freight network, where timely deliveries, dock coordination, and yard efficiency directly support regional retail supply continuity.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the application to join the San Antonio grocery distribution fleet as a CDL-A Local Grocery Driver.