🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local home-daily dry van distribution
- Freight: Retail, e-commerce, warehouse replenishment
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional weekend rotation
📋 Job Description
- Move dry van freight between Jacksonville warehouse hubs across Westside Industrial Park and Imeson Park
- Operate daily routes along I-295 beltway and I-10 corridor with scheduled dispatch timing
- Perform drop & hook operations at high-volume distribution centers
- Handle live unloads at retail and e-commerce facilities with dock congestion delays
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections under Florida heat and traffic conditions
- Coordinate with dispatch during port congestion and peak warehouse cycles
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record required
Physical
Light dock work and pallet adjustments
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 mixed fleet (2022–2025 units)
- Omnitracs and Samsara ELD systems with occasional signal delays in industrial zones
- Dry van 53’ trailers with standard wear from high-frequency warehouse cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after route completion
- Consistent weekday schedule with occasional Saturday rotation during peak retail demand
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville Westside Industrial Park → Imeson Park via I-295 loop
- Cecil Commerce Center → North Jacksonville distribution hubs via I-10 East
- JAXPORT inland warehouse corridors → Retail DCs across Duval County
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a true home daily position?
Yes, drivers return to Jacksonville terminal daily after completing warehouse and distribution routes.
What kind of freight will I haul?
Mostly dry van freight including retail replenishment and e-commerce shipments across local warehouses.
Are routes predictable in Jacksonville traffic?
Routes are structured but can vary due to I-295 congestion, port traffic, and warehouse delays.
What equipment will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 with modern ELD systems.
Is experience required?
6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred for navigating warehouse and dock operations efficiently.
How stable is this job?
High stability due to Jacksonville’s growing warehouse network and constant retail demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Jacksonville CDL-A local dry van position offers a stable entry point into one of Florida’s most active logistics markets. Drivers operating in the Westside and Imeson Park corridors gain consistent exposure to high-frequency warehouse operations, port-connected freight flows, and retail distribution cycles across Northeast Florida. While this is a home-daily role, experienced drivers often transition into regional or dedicated accounts servicing the Southeast freight network. Jacksonville’s location along I-10 and I-95 also provides opportunities to expand into longer-haul lanes toward Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. Some drivers move into trainer roles or dedicated fleet positions as they build tenure with consistent safety performance. Advancement is not automatic, but drivers who demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and safe handling of dock operations typically gain access to higher-paying freight lanes and specialized accounts over time within the carrier network.
🔗 Local CDL-A Dry Van Driver – Jacksonville Warehouse District
Jacksonville’s warehouse and distribution network continues to expand rapidly, driven by e-commerce growth, retail replenishment cycles, and port-connected freight movement from JAXPORT. CDL-A drivers in this region operate within dense logistics corridors including the I-295 beltway, I-10 east-west freight spine, and industrial zones across Westside Industrial Park and Imeson Park. This local dry van role reflects real operational conditions such as dock congestion, live unload delays, and high-frequency drop-and-hook cycles. With steady weekday schedules and home-daily routing, drivers benefit from predictable earnings while still navigating Florida traffic patterns and seasonal freight surges. Jacksonville remains one of the Southeast’s key logistics hubs, making this CDL-A opportunity a strong entry point for stable local trucking work with consistent freight demand year-round.
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