🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Tampa, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Refrigerated and dry grocery products, frozen foods, dairy, produce, and packaged goods
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday routes during peak weeks, early morning starts 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
📋 Job Description
- Perform store deliveries and warehouse shuttles for regional grocery chains and foodservice customers in the Tampa Bay area
- Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and multi-stop routes with 8–15 store deliveries per day
- Load or pick up pre-loaded reefer or dry trailers at distribution centers near Brandon or Plant City
- Conduct temperature monitoring, basic load checks, and use hand carts or pallet jacks at back doors
- Navigate Tampa Bay traffic including bridges, downtown, and retail centers while maintaining HOS compliance
- Complete product rotation, returns, and customer communication during deliveries with a customer-friendly attitude
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
9+ months recent verifiable experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record and acceptable background
Physical
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and operate pallet jack
Endorsements
None required (Refrigerated experience preferred but not required)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Day cabs and some straight trucks
- Fleet average age: 2020–2025 models
- Features: Volvo and Kenworth tractors with reefer trailers (Thermo King and Carrier units), ELDs, onboard refrigeration monitoring, GPS routing
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Regular PMs with shop handling most repairs and vendor backup
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with nightly resets at home
- Shifts typically finish by early afternoon or evening
- Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday routes during peak periods
- Consistent early starts but reliable return home each night
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Early morning pickup at distribution center near Brandon then multi-stop deliveries to supermarkets and restaurants throughout Hillsborough County
- Warehouse-to-store runs serving Pinellas County locations with some backhauls of light warehouse returns
- Routes covering Pasco and parts of Polk County including convenience stores and institutional foodservice with 8-15 stops
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical day look like for this Tampa grocery delivery driver position?
Early morning pickup at the distribution center (3-6 AM start), followed by 8-15 store deliveries using hand carts or pallet jacks. Routes focus on Tampa Bay area supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores with most drivers finishing by early afternoon or evening.
Is refrigerated experience required for this role?
Refrigerated experience is preferred but not required. Temperature monitoring and basic load checks are part of the job, but the company will train qualified CDL-A drivers with 9+ months experience.
How many stops are typical on these routes?
Most days include 8-15 store deliveries. Additional stop pay of $8–$12 applies after the first stop on multi-stop routes.
What is the home time schedule?
This is a true home daily position. Drivers return home every night with Monday-Friday shifts and occasional Saturday work during peak seasons like holidays or back-to-school.
What equipment will I be driving?
You will operate 2020–2025 Volvo and Kenworth day cabs with Thermo King and Carrier reefer trailers. The fleet includes ELDs, GPS, and onboard refrigeration monitoring.
What is the average weekly pay for this position?
Average weekly pay is $1,300 – $1,650 based on 42–52 hours at $27.50–$31.00 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours and stop pay.
💼 Career Opportunities
Tampa Bay area grocery and foodservice delivery continues to see steady demand as regional chains and restaurants rely on consistent local drivers. This home daily CDL-A position provides stable local work with predictable nightly returns while building valuable experience in refrigerated and dry grocery distribution. Drivers gain expertise handling multi-stop routes, customer-facing deliveries, and temperature-controlled freight that remains in high demand year-round. With 9+ months experience, drivers can qualify for route bidding based on seniority and potential quarterly safety and attendance bonuses. The role offers a clear path to consistent earnings through hourly pay, overtime, and stop pay without the long-haul lifestyle. Many drivers in similar local grocery positions stay long-term due to the reliable schedule and home time. Tampa's growing population and strong foodservice sector provide ongoing opportunities for experienced CDL-A professionals who enjoy customer interaction and varied daily routes across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties.
🔗 Local CDL-A Grocery / Foodservice Delivery Driver – Tampa, FL
Looking for local CDL-A truck driving jobs in Tampa? This home daily grocery and foodservice delivery driver position offers $1,300–$1,650 weekly pay with early morning starts and return home each night. The mid-sized dedicated carrier runs refrigerated and dry grocery freight to supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants and institutional locations throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and parts of Polk County. Drivers operate 2020–2025 Volvo and Kenworth tractors with reefer trailers out of distribution centers near Brandon and Plant City. Routes include a mix of drop-and-hook and multi-stop deliveries with additional stop pay. This is ideal for CDL-A drivers with 9+ months experience who prefer local work over long-haul and are comfortable with some physical tasks at store docks. Benefits include medical, dental and vision after 30 days, 401(k) match, paid time off from day one, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 120 days. If you want consistent home time, Tampa Bay area routes, and grocery delivery experience without spending weeks on the road, this local CDL-A position in Florida is a strong opportunity.
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