🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Grocery pallets (dry + refrigerated)
- Schedule: Early AM starts, same-day return
📋 Job Description
- Shuttle preloaded grocery trailers from DC to retail stores
- Perform 3-6 store deliveries per shift within North Florida
- Handle drop-and-hook or live load operations at distribution center
- Transport mixed dry and refrigerated grocery pallets daily
- Complete backhauls with packaging materials and supplier returns
- Assist with unloading at select retail locations as needed
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to operate pallet jack and assist unloading
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab
- Fleet average age: 4–6 years
- Features: Samsara ELD, collision mitigation, lane assist
- Transmission type: Automatic (DT12)
- Maintenance program: Company preventive maintenance network
🏠 Home Time
- Most shifts end with same-day return to Jacksonville terminal
- Typical start times between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM
- Weekend rotation every third weekend for retail coverage
- Highly predictable daily routes with minimal overnights
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-95 corridor runs between Jacksonville and St. Augustine retail stores
- Daily shuttles to Gainesville distribution nodes via I-10 and local roads
- Occasional mixed loads toward Orlando area DCs along I-75
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How early do shifts typically start?
Most Jacksonville grocery routes dispatch between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM to reach stores before peak retail hours.
Is this position truly home daily?
Yes. Drivers return to the Jacksonville terminal each night with rare exceptions only during major storm events.
What type of freight will I haul?
Mixed grocery pallets including dry goods and refrigerated items for major North Florida retail chains.
Are drivers responsible for unloading?
Some assistance with pallet jacks is required at select stores, but most deliveries are drop-and-hook or limited touch.
How is weekly pay calculated?
Primarily hourly with volume incentives based on completed routes and stops. Consistent volume supports the $1,150–$1,450 range.
What equipment will I drive?
Freightliner Cascadia Day Cabs with automatic DT12 transmissions, refrigerated and dry van trailers, and modern safety tech.
💼 Career Opportunities
Experienced drivers in the Jacksonville grocery network often move into lead driver roles coordinating route clusters for newer team members. Opportunities exist to become driver trainers for the regional distribution fleet or transition into safety coordinator positions focused on refrigerated freight compliance. As major retail chains continue expanding fulfillment centers across North Florida, internal promotions into dispatch and operations planning become available. Many drivers also explore specialized refrigerated hauling accounts or move toward dedicated store replenishment contracts with consistent lanes. The strong regional grocery infrastructure around the Port of Jacksonville and I-95 corridor supports stable long-term progression within food distribution logistics.
🔗 Local CDL-A Grocery Distribution Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A drivers needed for stable local grocery distribution work supporting major retail chains across North Florida. This home daily position offers consistent $1,150–$1,450 weekly earnings on predictable routes within a 150-200 mile radius. Drivers operate modern Freightliner Cascadia day cabs pulling 53-foot refrigerated and dry vans on runs serving Jacksonville metro, St. Augustine, Gainesville and occasional Orlando-area nodes. Early morning dispatches and high trailer utilization keep empty miles low while backhauls with packaging and supplier materials maximize efficiency. With automatic transmissions, Samsara ELD systems and collision mitigation, this fleet supports safe, comfortable daily operations. The role includes every-third-weekend rotation and occasional unloading assistance using pallet jacks. Strong year-round grocery volume provides reliable work with minimal downtime even through seasonal peaks. Apply today for immediate consideration in one of Florida’s key distribution hubs.
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