🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local home-daily refrigerated shuttle operations
- Freight: Temperature-controlled grocery & retail cold chain freight
- Schedule: Continuous warehouse-to-warehouse shuttle cycles across Inland Empire
📋 Job Description
- Transport refrigerated trailers between San Bernardino, Fontana, and Ontario cold storage facilities
- Perform high-frequency drop & hook operations supporting nonstop grocery supply chain flow
- Maintain strict reefer temperature settings during all yard-to-yard transfers
- Navigate congestion-heavy corridors including I-10, I-215, and CA-60 during peak freight hours
- Coordinate with warehouse dock staff to reduce trailer dwell time and avoid shipment delays
- Perform daily inspections of refrigeration units, seals, and trailer integrity before dispatch
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, safety-focused history
Physical
Frequent trailer coupling and yard maneuvers
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed refrigerated fleet including Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, and Volvo VNL units
- 53’ reefer trailers with multi-zone temperature control systems for grocery freight
- Fleet equipped with Samsara and Omnitracs ELD tracking systems with occasional signal delays in dock zones
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily guaranteed after each shuttle shift cycle
- Predictable return-to-yard schedule based on warehouse dispatch volume
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino, CA → Fontana, CA (I-10 corridor cold storage shuttle movement)
- Ontario, CA → Riverside, CA (CA-60 grocery redistribution lanes)
- Fontana, CA → Colton, CA (I-215 warehouse-to-warehouse refrigerated transfers)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, drivers return to San Bernardino terminal daily after completing shuttle rotations.
What type of freight will I haul?
Refrigerated grocery and retail products requiring strict cold chain compliance.
Do I need reefer experience?
Preferred but not required; training is provided for qualified CDL-A drivers.
What are typical shift lengths?
Shifts range from 8–12 hours depending on warehouse demand and trailer availability.
What equipment will I drive?
Mixed late-model tractors including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo units.
Are routes predictable?
Yes, shuttle loops are structured but may vary based on warehouse congestion and dispatch flow.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A reefer shuttle role in San Bernardino provides entry into one of the most stable segments of Inland Empire logistics: cold chain distribution. Drivers often begin in local shuttle operations and later transition into dedicated regional accounts, yard management positions, or trainer roles within refrigerated freight networks. While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent performance and safety compliance can open opportunities across warehouse-to-warehouse logistics, cross-dock coordination, and regional food distribution lanes throughout Southern California. The Inland Empire remains one of the most active freight ecosystems in the U.S., supporting long-term career continuity for experienced CDL-A drivers.
🔗 CDL-A Local Reefer Shuttle Driver – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino CDL-A drivers are part of one of the most active cold chain logistics corridors in Southern California. The Inland Empire operates as a major grocery and retail distribution hub, with constant freight movement between Fontana, Ontario, and Riverside warehouse clusters. This local reefer shuttle role focuses on high-frequency trailer transfers along I-10, I-215, and CA-60, supporting uninterrupted temperature-controlled supply chains. Drivers benefit from home daily schedules, steady weekly earnings of $1,250–$1,600, and structured drop & hook operations designed to minimize downtime. Demand remains strong due to year-round grocery replenishment cycles and expanding cold storage capacity across the region.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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