🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Newark, New Jersey (Elizabeth DC Hub)
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Refrigerated Grocery (Dairy, Frozen, Produce)
- Schedule: Pre-dawn starts 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM, 4–5 days/week with weekend rotation
📋 Job Description
- Deliver refrigerated grocery products (dairy, frozen foods, fresh produce) from the Elizabeth Distribution Center to supermarkets and retail stores across Northern New Jersey and NYC metro edges
- Perform multi-stop urban routes (6–12 deliveries per shift) with a mix of dock and street-side unloading
- Handle driver-assist unloading for approximately 60% of stops using onboard electric pallet jacks
- Maintain strict temperature integrity using reefer monitoring systems throughout the route
- Navigate tight urban corridors including Newark Ironbound, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken retail zones
- Complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections and temperature logs per food safety standards
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year verifiable CDL-A experience; reefer/grocery experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to lift up to 75 lbs and handle manual pallet jack assistance in urban settings
Endorsements
None required; reefer/temperature-controlled experience strongly preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T680 day cab reefers pulling 53’ refrigerated trailers
- Fleet average age: 2–4 years
- Features: Electric pallet jacks, real-time temp monitoring systems, collision mitigation
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house + rapid roadside assistance
🏠 Home Time
- Routes designed for home daily return to the Newark/Elizabeth area
- Typical shift completion between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM depending on route load
- 4–5 workdays per week with consistent start times
- Predictable schedules with weekend rotation required
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Elizabeth DC → Newark Ironbound & Downtown supermarkets (multi-stop urban)
- Elizabeth DC → Jersey City / Hoboken retail corridors with street deliveries
- Elizabeth DC → Paterson & Union City grocery chains (mixed dock & assist)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops per day?
Typical routes include 6–12 deliveries with significant driver-assist unloading.
Do I need reefer experience?
Reefer/temperature-controlled experience is preferred but not strictly required. Strong general CDL-A experience is acceptable.
What are the start times?
Shifts begin between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM to align with grocery store receiving windows.
Is this truly home daily?
Yes. All Newark-based routes are designed to return drivers home the same day.
What type of trailers?
53-foot refrigerated trailers equipped with electric pallet jacks and advanced temperature monitoring.
Are weekends required?
Weekend work follows a rotating schedule as part of the 4–5 day work week.
💼 Career Opportunities
Newark and the surrounding Northern New Jersey market continue to see strong demand for experienced local CDL-A grocery delivery drivers due to dense retail corridors and consistent store replenishment cycles. Starting in this home-daily refrigerated role gives drivers immediate exposure to tight urban navigation, temperature-controlled freight handling, and multi-stop efficiency — skills that transfer directly to dedicated, regional, and specialized grocery accounts. Many drivers advance from local routes into yard operations, trainer positions, or dispatch roles within the same network. The Elizabeth DC hub provides stable year-round freight volume and clear pathways for internal promotion as drivers build safety records and operational knowledge.
🔗 Local CDL-A Grocery Delivery Driver – Newark, NJ
Looking for local CDL-A truck driving jobs in Newark, New Jersey? This refrigerated grocery delivery position offers home daily routes out of the Elizabeth DC hub serving supermarkets throughout Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Union City, Hoboken, and NYC metro edges. Drivers enjoy $1,350–$1,800 weekly pay, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, modern Kenworth T680 reefers, and consistent early-morning schedules. With 60% driver-assist unloading and electric pallet jacks, this role suits experienced CDL-A professionals comfortable in urban retail delivery environments. Join a operation focused on food distribution with strong safety incentives and quarterly bonuses.
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