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CDL A Driver | Home Daily | $25/HR| Riverside, CA
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$37,873 / year median in California
-20% projected decline
Job Description
CDL A Driver | Home Daily | $25/HR| Riverside, CA Road Warrior
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- PM Shift 6:00 PM start 10-12 hour shifts Tuesday-Saturday
- AM Shift Start time between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM 10-12 hour shifts Drivers must be flexible regarding their start time Friday-Monday
- AM Shift Start time between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM 10-12 hour shifts Drivers must be flexible regarding their start time Duties Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles on assigned delivery routes Pick up freight from the warehouse and deliver to retail stores Complete a minimum of approximately 2 stops per day Average approximately 300 miles per day Perform live unloads and touch-freight deliveries Unload freight at store locations using a liftgate trailer Move K-carts and pallets from the trailer into the designated store delivery area Handle palletized retail freight Follow all delivery procedures and customer requirements Safely inspect and operate assigned equipment Complete required vehicle inspections Maintain accurate delivery documentation Communicate professionally with store personnel, dispatch, and warehouse teams Follow all company and DOT safety requirements Maintain a clean and professional appearance Safely maneuver equipment in commercial, retail, and residential environments
Freight & Delivery Details:
Retail store deliveries Freight is palletized and varies by truck Touch freight is required Live unloads No pallet breakdowns K-carts and pallets are unloaded in front of the store Liftgate trailers are used for deliveries Deliveries are made to retail stores Pickups originate from the warehouse Routes average approximately 300 miles per day Minimum of approximately 2 stops per day Deliveries may include commercial and residential locations No airport deliveries Qualifications Valid Class A CDL 1 Year of Class A CDL Driving Experience Ability to safely operate Class A commercial vehicles Previous commercial driving experience preferred Strong knowledge of safe driving practices Clean and safe driving record Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to safely perform touch-freight deliveries Ability to lift and maneuver retail freight as required Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts Must be flexible with assigned start times Ability to work the required Tuesday-Saturday or Friday-Monday schedule Must be willing to work weekends when scheduled Must be willing to work overtime when available Reliable attendance and punctuality Ability to pass required background checks Ability to pass required drug screening Safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT-compliant testing as required by federal regulations Benefits Medical, Dental, and VisionBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance