🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Regional Southeast
- Freight: Refrigerated foodservice (frozen, dry, restaurant supplies)
- Schedule: 2–4 day trips with 34-hour resets
📋 Job Description
- Drivers complete 1–3 multi-stop deliveries per trip handling reefer temperature checks and seal verification.
- Operate International LT sleepers with 53' reefers on pre-planned Southeast lanes while updating ELD logs.
- Unload pallets using liftgates or customer equipment at restaurant and institutional docks across 10–14 hour shifts.
- Coordinate with distribution centers for backhaul loads and maintain food safety compliance during runs.
- Perform pre-trip inspections, landing gear checks, and yard positioning at Jacksonville terminals.
- Average 2,000–2,600 weekly miles on routes including Jacksonville–Atlanta and Florida loops.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months CDL-A required; reefer and multi-stop delivery preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to couple/uncouple trailers, handle pallet unloading, and manage dock backing
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated tractor per driver with regular rotation based on dispatch needs
- Fleet average age: ~3 years with International LT sleepers
- Features: 53' reefers, lane assist, collision mitigation, APU units, and Omnitracs telematics
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with scheduled preventive cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final delivery and equipment inspection to complete regional cycles.
- Freight planning prioritizes weekend returns following 2–4 day Southeast runs from Jacksonville.
- 34-hour resets scheduled at home based on load availability and customer delivery windows.
- Midweek overnights occur on longer Atlanta or Tampa loops when volume requires extended coverage.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville DC → Atlanta Restaurant Network → I-75 North
- Jacksonville DC → Orlando/Tampa Foodservice Stops → I-95 South / I-4
- Jacksonville DC → Savannah/Columbia Deliveries → I-95 North
- Jacksonville Cross-Dock → Birmingham Area Backhaul → I-10 West / I-65
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many deliveries per trip?
Most runs include 1–3 multi-stop deliveries with pallet unloading at restaurants, hospitals, and schools using liftgates or customer equipment.
What is the weekly mileage?
Drivers typically run 2,000–2,600 miles per week on regional Southeast lanes depending on freight volume and dispatch planning.
Is reefer experience required?
Reefer experience is preferred for temperature integrity verification and food safety compliance, but 12 months general CDL-A experience meets the minimum.
What are the typical start times?
Shifts usually begin between 3:00 AM and 8:00 AM to align with customer receiving windows and distribution center load planning.
Are trucks assigned?
Drivers are assigned late-model International LT sleepers equipped with automatic transmissions, APU, and modern safety technology.
How is overtime handled?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours with additional opportunities during peak freight cycles, extra stops, and detention at customer locations.
💼 Career Opportunities
Starting as a Regional Foodservice Driver in Jacksonville opens multiple advancement paths within established Southeast distribution networks. Drivers gain deep knowledge of refrigerated freight handling, multi-stop routing, and customer facility protocols that prepare them for senior roles. Many progress from route drivers to dedicated account specialists managing key restaurant chains and institutional accounts. Internal promotions frequently include opportunities to become fleet trainers, dispatch coordinators, or yard supervisors at the Jacksonville terminal. The stable foodservice freight base provides consistent volume across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas, supporting long-term career stability. Top performers often move into transportation supervisor positions or specialized reefer operations. The operation values operational knowledge gained on the road and encourages drivers to develop leadership skills through safety mentoring and process improvement initiatives.
🔗 Regional CDL-A Foodservice Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville serves as a major Southeast foodservice distribution hub with steady demand for experienced Regional CDL-A drivers. This position focuses on refrigerated and dry food deliveries to restaurants, hospitals, schools, and hospitality operations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and southern Tennessee. Drivers operate modern International LT sleeper tractors with 53' reefer trailers on predictable 2–4 day runs that return home every weekend. The role offers $1,500–$2,000 weekly pay (based on 55–70 variable hours depending on freight cycles), a $1,500 sign-on bonus, safety incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Jacksonville’s strategic location on I-95 and I-10 corridors supports reliable freight flow and efficient backhauls from regional distribution points. Drivers benefit from pre-planned loads, modern safety technology including lane assist and collision mitigation, and strong emphasis on food safety compliance. This regional foodservice operation provides stable earnings and professional growth in one of the Southeast’s busiest logistics markets.
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