Dedicated CDL-A Position Local Grocery
Local CDL-A Grocery Distribution Driver – Dedicated Grocery Account
Hiring Area: Jacksonville, FL • Terminal: Jacksonville dedicated terminal
Jacksonville, FL Local Dedicated 2019–2024 Fleet
Dedicated grocery runs from a Jacksonville distribution center keep drivers on multi-stop local routes across Northeast Florida with daily home time, weekly pay of $1,350–$1,650, and annual earnings of $70,200–$85,800.
Weekly Gross
$1,350–$1,650
Estimated Annual: $70,200–$85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Typical Radius ~150 miles RT
Freight Type Grocery / Reefer & Dry
Palletized grocery freight moves daily from a dedicated Jacksonville distribution center to supermarkets and independent retailers across Northeast Florida.
- Verify bills of lading, trailer numbers, and seals before departure.
- Complete electronic logs, delivery confirmations, and POD documentation.
- Operate electric or manual pallet jacks during live unloads.
- Monitor reefer temperature settings and report alarms immediately.
- Communicate delays or exceptions promptly with local dispatch.
- Perform full pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractor and trailer.
Hourly rate sits between $29.50 and $32.00 with overtime after 40 hours. A typical 48–52 hour week produces the listed gross through a mix of regular time, overtime, stop pay, and occasional detention.
Weekly Gross $1,350–$1,650
Estimated Annual $70,200–$85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days
Detention Pay After 2 hours at qualifying stops
Stop Pay $80–$140/week typical
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Quarterly Safety Bonus Up to $500
Home Time Daily – return every evening
Operating Area Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau Counties
Terminal Jacksonville dedicated terminal
Typical Radius ~150 miles round trip
Dispatch Window 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM start
Work Week Mon–Sat with rotating Saturday
Tractor Years 2019–2024
Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia & International LT Day Cabs
Transmission Automatic standard
Safety Systems Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure, Adaptive Cruise, ESC, cameras
Tractor Assignment Assigned when operationally possible
Trailers 53-ft refrigerated & dry vans (2019–2024)
In-Cab Tech ELD + Bluetooth communication tablet
Preventive maintenance runs through the Jacksonville terminal shop and approved Northeast Florida vendors. Roadside assistance is coordinated by the maintenance department.
Preloaded trailers leave the Jacksonville grocery distribution center carrying refrigerated foods, frozen products, dairy, packaged groceries, beverages, paper goods, and household items sequenced for store delivery.
- Jacksonville to Orange Park and Fleming Island supermarket stops
- Jacksonville to St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach deliveries
- Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach, Yulee, and beach-area stores
- Primary corridors: I-95, I-295, US-1, SR-9B, US-17, A1A
- 8–12 daily multi-stop deliveries mixing drop-and-hook and live unload
- Occasional final reload from nearby grocery supplier before return
- Empty equipment returns to Jacksonville terminal most shifts
- Report to Jacksonville terminal during assigned 4–8 AM dispatch window
- Complete pre-trip, verify trailer number and reefer settings, depart with preloaded trailer
- Run sequenced multi-stop deliveries, adjusting order via tablet when appointments shift
- Handle live unloads with pallet jack at independent stores; drop-and-hook at larger chains
- Return empty equipment or accept occasional local reload before end of shift
- Finish post-trip inspection and electronic paperwork, then go home
About the Carrier
Grocery distribution centers feeding Northeast Florida supermarkets and independent retailers generate steady daily freight that must arrive inside tight receiving windows. A mid-sized regional carrier operates this dedicated Jacksonville account, matching preloaded reefer and dry-van capacity to store orders across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties. The operation focuses on predictable local replenishment rather than long-haul mileage, using a terminal-based fleet and local dispatch team that balances appointment density, trailer turns, and Hours-of-Service limits. Year-round consumer demand and population growth in the metro keep the account active through normal weeks and seasonal peaks alike.
Medical / Dental / Vision Begins after 60 days
401(k) Company match after one year
Paid Time Off Vacation + recognized holidays after intro period
Uniforms & Safety Apparel Company-issued after probation + allowance
Additional Support Paid orientation, pallet-jack training, referral bonus, paid DOT physical renewal
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 1 year recent verifiable CDL-A experience preferred
- Clean MVR – no serious violations or preventable accidents in 3 years
- Current DOT medical card, pass drug screen, Clearinghouse query
- Ability to operate pallet jacks and lift up to 50 lbs
- Availability for early morning starts and rotating Saturdays
- Morning congestion on I-95, I-295, US-17 and major commercial corridors
- Afternoon summer thunderstorms slowing deliveries
- Limited dock space or staffing at independent grocery stores
- Holiday, hurricane-prep, and back-to-school volume spikes
- Mid-morning dock congestion when multiple vendors arrive
1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
MVR & Clearinghouse
Employment verification
3
Drug Screen & Road Test
At Jacksonville terminal
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
Paid one-day orientation
Q: How much live-unload work is involved? ▼
About 35 % of stops are live unload and 25 % live load. Larger chains are mostly drop-and-hook; independent stores usually require pallet-jack assistance.
Q: Are tractors taken home overnight? ▼
No. Equipment stays at the Jacksonville terminal for fueling, maintenance, and next-day trailer swaps.
Q: What happens during holiday or hurricane volume spikes? ▼
Extra route coverage is required. Detention pay still applies after two hours, and dispatch adjusts sequences to protect remaining appointments.
Q: Is refrigerated experience required? ▼
Beneficial but not required. Drivers confirm temperature settings and monitor reefer units; warehouse staff handle loading.
Q: How are route changes communicated? ▼
Preliminary plans arrive the evening before or early morning via onboard tablet. Mid-day adjustments for order changes or traffic come the same way.
Q: Typical wait time at stores? ▼
Routine deliveries average 20–60 minutes. Holiday and seasonal surges can stretch that longer.
Jacksonville ranks among the stronger CDL-A markets in the Southeast. I-95, I-10, and I-295 corridors support local, regional, dedicated, port-drayage, and intermodal work. Food and retail distribution, beverage, LTL, and private fleets all recruit from the same driver pool. Dedicated grocery and retail accounts remain especially stable because consumer demand continues through economic cycles. Population growth across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties has increased supermarket density and shortened replenishment cycles, keeping local multi-stop positions in steady demand. Carriers offering predictable schedules and daily home time generally retain drivers longer than fleets built solely around variable mileage. Competition for experienced CDL-A talent stays moderate to high year-round.
Jacksonville functions as a primary freight gateway for Florida and the broader Southeast. The intersection of I-95, I-10, and I-295 links the city to Orlando, Savannah, Tallahassee, Tampa, and points farther north and west. Retail distribution, food logistics, consumer products, healthcare supplies, building materials, import cargo, and e-commerce fulfillment dominate the local freight mix. Large distribution centers on the Westside and Northside receive inbound shipments from manufacturers across the Southeast, then redistribute inventory to stores throughout Northeast Florida. Grocery freight stays particularly active because supermarkets require continuous replenishment of refrigerated, frozen, dairy, beverage, and dry goods. Residential expansion across the four-county metro keeps store count and delivery frequency rising. Summer tourism, afternoon thunderstorms, and hurricane-preparation periods create temporary volume and traffic spikes, yet the underlying year-round consumer demand keeps grocery distribution moving steadily through the region’s mature logistics network.
