🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Beverage cases, packaged consumer goods & dry grocery
- Schedule: Monday-Friday core with occasional Saturdays during peaks
📋 Job Description
- Operate local dedicated routes serving beverage distributors, grocery wholesalers, and convenience store accounts across Central Florida
- Perform mix of drop-and-hook at DCs (60%) and live unloads at retail and convenience stores on multi-stop routes
- Handle palletized beverage cases, cans, bottles, kegs, and packaged consumer goods with pallet jack assistance at smaller accounts
- Complete 8–15 stops per day in the Orlando metro and surrounding counties including Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud
- Conduct pre-trip inspections, maintain ELD compliance, manage paperwork, and communicate with dispatch via tablets and phone
- Navigate heavy traffic on I-4, SR 417, SR 528, and Florida Turnpike while managing dock delays and customer delivery windows
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year verifiable recent tractor-trailer experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs occasionally and operate pallet jack
Endorsements
Hazmat/Tanker a plus but not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Slip seating during training, then preference based on seniority
- Fleet average age: ~3–4 years (2020–2024 models)
- Features: Mostly Freightliner Cascadias and Volvo VNLs with APU units on most trucks
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: In-house maintenance shop with vendor support for road calls
🏠 Home Time
- Most drivers finish between 4–8 PM depending on route and traffic
- Daily home time with weekly reset at home
- Monday–Friday core schedule with occasional Saturday work during holiday and seasonal peaks
- Start times vary with early mornings common and some afternoon/night shifts available
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Terminal near Tradeport/Orlando airport to beverage DCs then multi-stop deliveries to convenience stores and small grocers in Winter Park, Maitland, and Altamonte Springs via I-4 and SR 417
- Pickup at local grocery wholesalers near Apopka and Sanford followed by live unloads at retail accounts south toward Kissimmee and Osceola County using SR 528 and Florida Turnpike
- Drop-and-hook runs at major distribution centers around Orlando International Airport area with backhauls to warehouses serving Lake Mary and St. Cloud
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops per day are typical for this Orlando beverage route?
Routes usually include 8–15 stops per day with a mix of drop-and-hook at distribution centers and live unloads at convenience stores and small grocers.
What type of equipment will I drive?
You will operate 2020–2024 Freightliner Cascadias and Volvo VNLs with automatic transmissions pulling 53' dry vans and some 48' beverage-specific trailers.
Is this truly home daily?
Yes. Most drivers finish between 4–8 PM and return home daily with no long overnights. Monday-Friday core schedule with occasional Saturday work during peaks.
What freight will I be handling?
Primarily palletized beverage cases, cans, bottles, kegs, and packaged consumer goods with some dry grocery items for convenience stores and small retailers.
What experience is required?
At least 1 year of verifiable recent CDL-A tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years along with a clean MVR and valid DOT medical card.
Are there any physical demands?
Drivers must be able to occasionally lift/push up to 50 lbs and operate a pallet jack during live unloads at retail and convenience store accounts.
💼 Career Opportunities
Central Florida’s strong distribution market creates steady demand for experienced local CDL-A drivers who can handle multi-stop beverage and consumer goods delivery work. This role builds valuable skills in live unloading, customer interaction, and navigating dense urban traffic patterns around Orlando. Drivers gain familiarity with major beverage wholesalers and grocery DCs while developing strong safety records through consistent local miles. The combination of hourly pay with overtime, stop pay, and predictable home daily schedules supports long-term career stability in the region. Experience with palletized freight and retail deliveries opens doors to similar dedicated accounts throughout Florida. Many drivers in this segment advance through safety bonuses and consistent performance while gaining deeper knowledge of temperature-controlled and dry van operations. The Orlando market continues to grow with tourism, events, and population increases, providing reliable freight volume year-round with seasonal peaks during holidays.
🔗 Local CDL-A Beverage & Consumer Goods Distribution Driver – Orlando, FL
Orlando CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work will find strong opportunities in beverage and consumer goods distribution. This home daily position offers hourly pay of $26.50–$29.00 with overtime after 40 hours, delivering steady weekly earnings of $1,300–$1,600 on routes throughout Central Florida. Drivers start at the terminal near the Tradeport/Orlando airport area, handling drop-and-hook at major distribution centers and live unloads at convenience stores and small grocers using a mix of 53' dry vans and beverage-specific trailers.
The role involves 8–15 stops daily across familiar areas including Winter Park, Maitland, Apopka, Sanford, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud. Expect multi-stop routes with palletized freight and some hand loading assistance via pallet jack. The fleet consists of well-maintained 2020–2024 Freightliner Cascadias and Volvo VNLs with automatic transmissions. Home daily schedules provide evenings at home with Monday-Friday core hours and occasional Saturday work during peak seasons.
Ideal for drivers with at least one year of recent tractor-trailer experience who are comfortable with customer-facing delivery work and Central Florida traffic. Benefits include medical coverage after 60 days, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and a $750 sign-on bonus after 90 days. This position delivers the stability of dedicated local freight without long-haul time away from home.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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