🗺 Location & Operations Context
- Base city: San Antonio, Texas
- Freight ecosystem: High-density foodservice and grocery distribution
- Warehouse activity: Multi-node cold storage and regional DC network
- Yard flow: Continuous inbound/outbound refrigerated staging cycles
- Peak operations: Early morning dispatch with midday reload waves
📋 Job Description
- Perform pre-trip temperature verification on refrigerated trailers before dispatch
- Execute multi-stop delivery routes across restaurant, grocery, and retail accounts
- Coordinate dock assignments during peak warehouse unloading cycles
- Maintain cold-chain integrity through continuous trailer monitoring
- Complete live unloads and occasional driver-assist pallet jack operations
- Update ELD logs and communicate delays to dispatch and warehouse teams
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year preferred (foodservice or reefer experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred; no major violations
Physical
Dock work, pallet jack use, trailer inspections, backing
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated fleet units
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years
- Features: Refrigerated trailers, liftgate (select routes), GPS tracking
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Preventive maintenance with rapid turnaround
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily for most routes within San Antonio metro
- Regional rotations may extend to every other day
- Predictable dispatch cycles based on store demand windows
- Weekend rotations available depending on route assignment
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Antonio, TX → New Braunfels, TX (I-35 corridor grocery distribution)
- San Antonio, TX → Pleasanton, TX (US-281 foodservice deliveries)
- San Antonio, TX → Seguin, TX (regional retail replenishment runs)
- Loop 410 circular routes serving metro restaurant clusters
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDL-A required?
Yes, a valid CDL-A license is required for all routes.
How much experience is needed?
One year of driving experience is preferred but not strictly required.
Is the work physically demanding?
Drivers handle dock work, pallet movement, and trailer inspections.
What are the shift hours?
Early morning dispatch with structured delivery windows throughout the day.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is available during peak freight cycles.
What equipment is used?
Automatic tractors with refrigerated 53’ trailers and modern ELD systems.
💼 Career Opportunities
Drivers entering this refrigerated distribution role in San Antonio typically begin with structured multi-stop routes supporting grocery and foodservice accounts. As familiarity with cold-chain procedures and dock scheduling increases, drivers may transition into more consistent regional lanes or higher-density metro routes. Internal movement within the operation often includes progression from local delivery assignments to dedicated regional corridors serving South Texas distribution hubs. Additional opportunities exist in yard coordination, dispatch assistance, and fleet training roles for experienced operators. The operation maintains continuous freight flow tied to retail and restaurant demand cycles, supporting long-term job stability and predictable route structures. With consistent volume across refrigerated freight networks, drivers can build experience toward supervisory positions or specialized logistics roles within warehouse and transportation operations.
🔗 CDL-A Dedicated Refrigerated Driver – San Antonio, TX
This CDL-A dedicated refrigerated driving role in San Antonio supports high-frequency foodservice and grocery distribution across a dense regional logistics network. Drivers operate refrigerated trailers delivering temperature-sensitive freight including dairy, frozen foods, fresh produce, and beverage pallets across metro and surrounding South Texas corridors. The position reflects steady demand driven by restaurant supply chains, retail replenishment cycles, and distribution center throughput along key highways such as I-35, Loop 410, and US-90. Weekly earnings range from $1,350 to $1,850 depending on route volume, stop count, and delivery timing. The operation relies on predictable warehouse cycles and structured dock scheduling to maintain cold-chain integrity and reduce dwell time. Over time, drivers gain exposure to regional freight patterns and can transition into expanded routes or dedicated accounts with higher consistency. This role supports long-term operational stability within one of the most active refrigerated freight markets in South Texas.
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