Pay & Compensation
- Weekly pay: $1,850 – $2,300
- Reefer premium pay included
- Mileage incentives for efficiency
- Stop pay for additional delivery points
- Calculate your potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator
Location & Routes
- San Bernardino, CA
- San Bernardino → Central Valley farms → San Bernardino
- San Bernardino → Grocery distribution centers across the Southwest → San Bernardino
- Consistent regional lanes allow for home weekly or semi-weekly schedules
- Fresh produce deliveries with temperature-sensitive handling
Job Description
- Safely operate Class A tractor-trailer hauling perishable produce
- Monitor and maintain proper trailer temperatures for all freight
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Deliver fresh produce to grocery DCs and distribution hubs efficiently
- Maintain accurate electronic logs per DOT regulations
- Communicate with dispatch on route and freight status
Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Experience with refrigerated or perishable freight preferred
Age Requirement
Must meet minimum age requirement to drive commercially
MVR & Risk
Clean driving record and valid DOT medical card
Physical Ability
Ability to handle regional OTR assignments reliably
Communication
Detail-oriented and safety-focused, strong communication with dispatch
Equipment & Fleet
- Late-model sleeper or day cab tractors depending on assignment
- Refrigerated trailers with temperature monitoring
- Electronic logging devices (ELD) and safety systems for compliant transport
Home Time
- Home schedule: Weekly or semi-weekly, consistent regional lanes
- Flexible stops and drop-and-hook operations for efficiency
Hiring Process
- Apply online via the button below
- Drug & alcohol clearinghouse check
- Background verification
- Paid orientation and safety training
- Meet your dispatch and support teams
- Start your driving career
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation and safety training
- Modern refrigerated trailers and tractors for comfort and safety
FAQ
What type of freight will I haul?
Fresh fruits and vegetables, temperature-sensitive and perishable.
What is the home time?
Weekly or semi-weekly depending on route and lanes.
Do I need prior refrigerated experience?
Preferred but not required; training is provided for qualified drivers.
What equipment will I drive?
Late-model tractors and refrigerated trailers with ELDs.
Is there incentive pay?
Yes, including reefer premium pay, mileage incentives, and stop pay.
Are benefits provided?
Yes, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and life insurance.
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino → Fresno → Bakersfield → San Bernardino
- San Bernardino → Phoenix distribution centers → San Bernardino
- San Bernardino → Las Vegas grocery DCs → San Bernardino
Career Opportunities
This Regional Produce Hauler CDL-A Driver position offers long-term regional opportunities for drivers seeking predictable schedules, competitive pay, and experience hauling temperature-sensitive freight. Successful drivers can advance into senior regional lanes, specialized reefer operations, or mentoring roles within the company’s fleet. Additional opportunities exist in cross-training for OTR produce hauling across California and the Southwest.
Regional Produce Hauler CDL-A Driver – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino, California-based CDL-A drivers are needed for regional routes transporting fresh fruits and vegetables from California’s agricultural regions to grocery distribution centers across the Southwest. Drivers benefit from weekly pay ranging $1,850 – $2,300, reefer premium pay, predictable home time, and modern refrigerated equipment. Learn more and explore similar opportunities at CDL-A Jobs, CDL News, OTR CDL-A Jobs, Regional CDL-A Jobs, Local CDL-A Jobs, and Owner Operator CDL-A Jobs.
