Class A CDL Driver - Local / OTR
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$30.68 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Patterson, California |
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About this job
Job Description
Class A CDL Driver – Local / OTR
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with some Tuesday–Saturday routes
Route Type: Local & OTR
Overnight Layovers: Approximately 2 per week
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a temp-to-hire position delivering refrigerated freight to stores throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
Drivers typically work a combination of 3 days OTR and 2 days local, depending on operational needs. Schedules may vary, and drivers must be flexible with early morning start times and occasional Saturday returns.
OTR Routes
Routes primarily service:
- Oregon
- Washington
- Idaho
- Nevada
Routes typically range 1,600–1,800 miles and may use sleeper tractors or day cabs. Hotel accommodations are provided when overnight stays are required with a day cab.
Drivers regularly pull doubles, so a valid Doubles/Triples endorsement is required.
Local & Regional Routes
Local routes may include:
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Sacramento
- Fresno
- Bakersfield
- Sierra Nevada region
- Port of Oakland
An active TWIC card is required for Port of Oakland operations. Freight may also be transported to the port for shipment to Hawaii.
Delivery Responsibilities
This is a driver-unload position. Freight is primarily refrigerated and palletized.
Drivers will:
- Unload using an electric pallet jack and liftgate
- Deliver freight to store back rooms
- Complete approximately 2–3 store stops per route
- Pick up and secure store returns
- Handle occasional pallet breakdown when freight cannot fit through store doorways
Touch freight is generally minimal.
Training
Approximately one week of training is provided and includes:
- Routes and delivery procedures
- Pallet jack and liftgate operation
- Store deliveries and returns
- Doubles operations
- Safety and required paperwork
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Valid Doubles/Triples endorsement
- Active TWIC card
- Comfortable operating doubles
- Willing to work local and OTR routes
- Available for approximately 2 overnight layovers per week
- Able to operate an electric pallet jack and liftgate
- Able to safely unload and handle freight
- Flexible with schedules and early start times
- Strong safety and customer service focus
What We Offer
- Temp-to-hire opportunity
- Local and OTR route combination
- Approximately 2 overnight layovers per week
- Hotel accommodations when required
- Training provided
- Opportunity for permanent placement based on performance and business needs
If you're an experienced Class A CDL Driver looking for a stable opportunity with a mix of local and OTR work, we'd love to hear from you.