CDL A Refrigerated Food Delivery Driver
ConfidentialDrive a semi-local refrigerated route delivering frozen chicken products to distribution centers, stores, and smaller retailers. Earn $0.67 - $0.70 per mile, plus activity-based pay, with approximately 6 delivery stops per week. About 90% of unloading is handled by lumpers. Drivers handle approximately 10% of unloads using hand unloading, pallet jacks, or dollies, depending on the customer. Pay and earnings Average weekly pay: $1,550 - $1,650 Mileage pay: $0.67 - $0.70 per mile Live stop pay: $40 per stop Unload pay: $50 - $100 per load Detention pay: $21 per hour after 2 hours Schedule and home time Weekly home time Typical pickup window: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM Drivers typically pick up, deliver, take a 10 hour break, and return home Some trips require an off site 10 hour break before the next pickup Shorter loads may allow an out-and-back trip before another load following the required break Backhauls required on certain loads, depending on availability and outbound-load pairing Trucks cannot be taken home during time off Routes and freight Frozen foods, primarily frozen chicken products Deliveries to distribution centers, stores, and mom-and-pop retailers Operating states: CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, OH, RI, and VA NYC deliveries required: approximately 25% of deliveries, or about once per week per driver Approximately 3 - 5 loads per week, including 3 - 4 outbound loads Multi-stop deliveries averaging approximately 6 stops per week Approximately 90% lumper unload / 10% driver unload Equipment Conventional tractors Automatic transmissions Refrigerated trailers Benefits PTO accrual from day one 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision coverage Access to life insurance options Mental health and disability benefits What we need Valid Class A CDL 3 - 6 months of experience, subject to the account’s qualifying requirements Willingness to make NYC deliveries Ability to assist with driver unloads, including hand unloading, pallet jacks, or dollies Comfortable with evening and overnight pickups Willingness to take off site 10 hour breaks and complete required backhauls