🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily Distribution
- Freight: Temperature-controlled and dry food products for restaurants, schools, hotels
- Schedule: Early morning dispatch between 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM, Monday–Saturday rotation
📋 Job Description
- Deliver food and beverage inventory across Jacksonville metro restaurant and hospitality corridors using I-95, I-10, and I-295 freight routes
- Operate multi-stop delivery routes servicing downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, and port-adjacent industrial zones
- Unload cases manually using carts and pallet jacks at restaurant docks, kitchens, and storage facilities
- Navigate early-morning traffic congestion around Jacksonville distribution hubs and warehouse districts
- Verify invoices, scan deliveries, and coordinate with dispatch via ELD systems during route progression
- Adjust delivery timing based on dock availability, customer schedules, and urban traffic delays
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months preferred, not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, hand unload required
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed fleet: Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025), Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL units in rotation
- ELD systems include Samsara and Omnitracs with occasional legacy dispatch terminals in older trucks
- Urban routing supported by GPS navigation, with occasional signal delays in warehouse-heavy zones near port districts
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after route completion
- Early morning start with predictable afternoon return depending on stop volume and traffic conditions
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville, FL → Orlando, FL via I-95 S and I-4 freight corridor for restaurant supply redistribution
- Jacksonville, FL → Savannah, GA via I-95 N servicing coastal hospitality and hotel supply chains
- Jacksonville, FL → Tampa, FL via I-10 W connecting Gulf Coast food distribution hubs
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, drivers return home daily after completing assigned Jacksonville metro routes.
How physical is the job?
Drivers handle manual unloading of cases using carts and pallet jacks at customer locations.
What time do shifts start?
Most routes begin between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM depending on dispatch assignment.
Is experience required?
6–12 months CDL-A experience is preferred but not strictly required.
What equipment will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors with ELD systems.
Are routes consistent?
Yes, most drivers run repeat customer routes within Jacksonville distribution networks.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Jacksonville CDL-A food service role provides long-term stability inside one of Northeast Florida’s most active freight ecosystems. Drivers begin on structured multi-stop distribution routes supporting restaurants, schools, and hospitality accounts tied to Jacksonville’s growing tourism and port economy. Over time, experienced drivers can transition into higher-volume dedicated accounts, trainer positions, or specialized freight segments within the broader Southeast regional network. While advancement is not automatic, consistent performance, safety records, and reliability in dense urban delivery environments often lead to preferred route assignments or regional expansion opportunities. Jacksonville’s freight network connects directly to major Florida and Southeast corridors, including I-95, I-10, and I-75, giving drivers exposure to broader logistics operations beyond local delivery work.
🔗 CDL-A Food Service Delivery Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A food service delivery drivers are essential to Northeast Florida’s fast-growing hospitality and restaurant supply chain. With direct access to major freight corridors like I-95, I-10, and I-295, drivers operate in a dense logistics network connecting port warehouses, distribution centers, and coastal tourism zones. This local home daily position supports high-frequency deliveries to restaurants, schools, hotels, and institutional kitchens throughout the Jacksonville metro area. Drivers can expect consistent early-morning dispatch schedules, physically active multi-stop routes, and stable year-round freight demand driven by tourism and population growth. Pay ranges typically fall between $1500–$2100 per week depending on stop count and efficiency, with additional performance-based incentives. The role is well-suited for drivers who prefer predictable home time, urban delivery environments, and steady regional freight movement across Florida’s northeastern logistics corridor.
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