Local CDL-A Position Dedicated Grocery

CDL-A Local Grocery Delivery Driver — Jacksonville, FL

Hiring Area: Jacksonville Metro • Terminal: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL Home Daily 2021–2025 Day Cabs

Early-start dedicated grocery routes from the Jacksonville terminal deliver palletized refrigerated freight across Northeast Florida and selected South Georgia markets. Drivers finish most days at the yard and sleep at home.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,550–$1,800
Annualized at typical week: ~$83K–$88K
Base / OT Rate $31/hr · $46.50 OT after 40
Typical Hours 46–52 per week
Home Time Home Daily
Sign-On Bonus $2,000
Freight Grocery / Refrigerated

Position Overview

Dedicated grocery account based at a Jacksonville distribution terminal. Drivers pull company reefers and complete scheduled multi-stop store and warehouse deliveries.

  • Deliver refrigerated grocery freight to stores and distribution points.
  • Run scheduled multi-stop routes from the Jacksonville terminal.
  • Handle palletized freight with electric pallet jack or hand truck.
  • Verify counts, temperatures, seals and delivery paperwork.
  • Complete electronic PODs and report service delays to dispatch.
  • Return to the Jacksonville terminal after the final route.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

$31 per hour with overtime at $46.50 after 40 hours. Weekly gross varies with scheduled hours and route volume.

Base Rate $31/hour
Overtime Rate $46.50/hour after 40
46-hour week $1,519
48-hour typical week $1,612
52-hour strong week $1,798
Sign-On Bonus $2,000 total — $500 at 30 days, $500 at 90 days, $1,000 at 180 days

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Typical Hours 46–52 per week
Dispatch Window 3:30 AM – 6:00 AM
Operating Territory Northeast Florida + selected South Georgia routes
Weekly Miles Approximately 900–1,400

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia & Volvo VHD/VNL day cabs (primarily 2021–2025)
Transmission Automatic
Safety Features Collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise where equipped
In-Cab Air-ride, ELD, electronic DVIR, forward-facing cameras
Trailers 53-ft refrigerated (mixed 2019–2025), multi-temp, swing doors, load locks, E-track

Regular tractor assignment when available. Temporary slip-seating occurs during maintenance or repairs. Drivers monitor reefer fuel and temperature on every run.

Real Routes

Primary territory is Northeast Florida with selected South Georgia routes. Most loaded miles stay inside 100–150 road miles of the terminal. Freight is palletized grocery products including refrigerated, frozen, dairy, produce, packaged meat, beverages and shelf-stable goods.

  • Jacksonville → St. Augustine / Palm Coast / Daytona Beach
  • Jacksonville → Gainesville / Ocala / Lake City
  • Jacksonville → Palatka
  • Jacksonville → Brunswick, GA / Kingsland, GA
  • Jacksonville → Valdosta, GA
  • Common highways: I-95, I-10, I-295, I-75, US-1, US-17, US-301

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Arrive early for pre-trip and route assignment
  • Hook loaded reefer, check temperature, seal and paperwork
  • Make 4–8 store stops inside receiving windows
  • Unload or assist with pallets using electric jack or hand truck
  • Document POD electronically and note any shortages or damage
  • Return empty or pick second load if dispatched
  • Park tractor at the Jacksonville terminal at end of shift

About the Carrier

The Jacksonville terminal supports recurring grocery deliveries across Northeast Florida and selected South Georgia markets. Drivers start early, complete scheduled store stops, manage palletized refrigerated freight and return to the terminal after the final delivery. The account stays dedicated rather than spot-market, so the same customer network and equipment pool are used day after day. Local dispatch and maintenance keep the operation practical for home-daily drivers who prefer consistent freight over long-haul cycles.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Time Off Paid time off under company policy
Training & Gear Paid orientation, reefer training, pallet-jack training, uniforms, safety footwear assistance
Support Terminal parking, preventive maintenance, roadside assistance, electronic POD tools

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 6 months CDL-A experience preferred; recent training and clean safety record considered
  • Acceptable MVR
  • Pass DOT physical, drug screen and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
  • Able to operate 53-ft reefer, electric pallet jack or hand truck, and start early

Operational Delays

  • Door congestion and late loading at distribution centers
  • Store receiving queues and tight appointment windows
  • Traffic or construction on I-95, I-10 and I-295
  • Product not ready or warehouse labor shortages
  • Holiday volume spikes that increase trailer turns

Hiring Process

1
Application Review
Recruiter contact usually within one business day
2
Phone Screen
Confirm CDL, experience and early-start availability
3
Background & Screens
MVR, employment verification, DOT drug screen, Clearinghouse
4
Orientation
Paid training, equipment assignment, first route with support if needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is weekly pay calculated? ▼
$31 per hour plus $46.50 overtime after 40 hours. A 46-hour week pays $1,519; a typical 48-hour week pays about $1,612; a 52-hour week reaches $1,798.
Q: Is the position truly home daily? ▼
Yes. Drivers return to the Jacksonville terminal after the final stop and sleep at home every night.
Q: How many stops are normal? ▼
Most routes run 4–8 store deliveries. Longer out-and-back runs may have fewer stops; denser local routes can have more.
Q: How physical is the work? ▼
Drivers use an electric pallet jack or hand truck at many stops and help position pallets. Some stores unload with their own staff; others require more driver involvement.
Q: Is Saturday work required? ▼
It can be scheduled depending on customer volume, especially around holidays. Regular days off are planned around the account’s weekly needs.

CDL Job Market

Jacksonville remains one of the stronger Southeast markets for local and dedicated CDL-A work. Food distribution, retail distribution, port and intermodal operations, LTL, parcel and beverage fleets all hire drivers who want to stay home daily. The mix of interstates, JAXPORT, rail connections and a large concentration of warehouses and distribution centers creates steady demand across several freight segments. Drivers with multi-stop or refrigerated experience usually find more openings and stronger hourly packages than basic local dry-van roles. Holiday volume increases keep hiring active through most of the year.

Location & Freight Market

Jacksonville sits at the crossroads of I-95, I-10 and I-75 with I-295 providing the metro beltway. JAXPORT, multiple railroads and a large concentration of distribution centers and warehouses support continuous freight movement, especially grocery and retail replenishment. Westside industrial areas and the International Tradeport near I-95/I-295 handle much of the local warehouse activity. Temperature-controlled and dry grocery product moves year-round between distribution facilities and stores across Northeast Florida and nearby South Georgia, with predictable volume spikes around major holidays.

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