CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver

The Employee Connect • Ocala, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated discount-retail account running regional routes out of Ocala, Florida. Freight on this fleet is dry, driver unload using rollers, running the surrounding Florida market including Miami, Fort Myers, the Keys, Tampa and Orlando. Home time is weekly, which makes this a strong fit for drivers who want a predictable routine and a consistent paycheck rather than long, open-ended stretches on the road. Average earnings on this account run $1,418 per week, approximately $73,779 annualized.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
• Meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements.
• Hold a current DOT medical certification.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Comply with all federal testing requirements.
• Physical capability to perform freight handling including repeated lifting, climbing in and out of the trailer, and sustained activity across a full shift.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior dedicated account experience, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes.
• Familiarity with the lane and the customer.
• Clean safety record.
• Consistent on-time performance.
• Track record of steady tenure with previous carriers.
• Good communication with dispatch.
• Professional customer contact.
• Care for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Monitor hours of service and keep logs accurate and current.
• Transport freight on schedule across the surrounding Florida market including Miami, Fort Myers, the Keys, Tampa and Orlando.
• Follow assigned routes, plan fuel and rest stops sensibly.
• Communicate proactively with fleet manager regarding weather, traffic, or customer delays.
• Complete three turns per week with an average of three to five stops per load.
• Unload freight at customer locations using rollers.
• Represent the client professionally at every customer location.
• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of assigned equipment.
• Report mechanical issues promptly.

Benefits

• Average earnings: $1,418 per week / $73,779 annualized.
• Pay is made up of: Band rates based on experience; Unload pay.
• Home Weekly.
• 34-hour weekly reset.
• Brand-new sleeper trucks with automatic transmissions.
• Pulling 53' dry trailers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED