CDL A Local Truck Driver

CDL A Local Truck Driver - Perryville, MD - Home Daily - $1,792/Wk
Location: Perryville, Maryland
Pay Rate: $93,203 per year

Position Overview
Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated local grocery account running out of Perryville, Maryland. Freight on this fleet is grocery, driver load and unload with pallet jacks, running Pennsylvania, New York (Staten Island) and New Jersey, returning to the distribution center. This is a home-daily position, so you sleep in your own bed every night.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
• You will transport freight on schedule across Pennsylvania, New York (Staten Island) and New Jersey, returning to the distribution center, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
• Drivers average 1,800 miles per week across 10 to 20 stops — strong, consistent paychecks for a home-daily role
• Drivers load and unload trailers using pallet jacks
• This is physical work and drivers must be able to pull 75 lbs
• Freight handling is part of this role rather than an occasional extra
• You will work the freight as described above, so a reasonable level of physical fitness and a willingness to stay active through the shift are genuine requirements, not preferences
• You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
• You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
• The role requires the physical capability to perform the freight handling described above, including repeated lifting, climbing in and out of the trailer, and sustained activity across a full shift
• Hiring within 45 miles of Perryville, MD
• Trucks cannot be taken home, so reliable transportation is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior dedicated account experience is preferred, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes where familiarity with the lane and the customer builds real efficiency
• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
• Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A Local Truck Driver - Perryville, MD - Home Daily - $1,792/Wk role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Perryville, Maryland?