CDL-A Professional Driver - Earn Up to $130K + Bonuses | Home Daily Syracuse, NY - Multiple Openings

Northeast Grocery•City of Syracuse, NY

3d•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Professional Driver operates modern, well-maintained tractor-trailers on local and regional routes, delivering grocery products to Price Chopper and Market 32 locations. Drivers return home after every shift, with both four-day and five-day schedules available. The position offers up to $130,000 per year plus bonuses, with accelerated pay progression available for qualified experienced drivers. Most freight is no-touch, with powered pallet jacks handling the vast majority of freight movement. Drivers work independently and are expected to make safe decisions, communicate concerns, take care of company equipment, and represent the company professionally. A paid CDL-A apprenticeship may be available to qualified candidates without professional driving experience. Drivers use modern fleet technology and complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections. The role requires a valid federal CDL-A license, DOT medical certification, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement when eligible. Physical requirements include occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and occasional pushing or pulling up to 2,400 pounds. The position is based in Syracuse, New York.

Requirements

Valid federal CDL-A license; CDL-A licenses with FMCSA waivers are not accepted.
Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical certification; a valid federal DOT physical card is required.
Acceptable driving record or abstract.
Doubles/triples endorsement or willingness and ability to obtain it when eligible.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.
Ability to meet applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements.
Ability and willingness to work the schedule associated with the position.
Commitment to safety, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently, communicate concerns, solve problems, accept coaching, and take care of company equipment.

Nice To Haves

Qualifying CDL-A driving experience; drivers with three or more years may start at top-scale pay, and those with one to 2.99 years may start at the mid-rate.
Interest in a long-term driving career.
Willingness to contribute ideas based on experience and continue learning.

Responsibilities

Operate modern, well-maintained tractor-trailers on local and regional routes.
Safely deliver grocery products to Price Chopper and Market 32 locations.
Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Use modern fleet technology throughout the shift.
Communicate equipment, safety, delivery, and operational concerns.
Protect company equipment and merchandise.
Make safe, timely deliveries.
Represent the Transportation team professionally at every location.
Make sound independent decisions, solve problems, and take ownership when something goes wrong.
Work safely and professionally while caring for company equipment and communicating emerging problems.

Benefits

Weekly safety bonus
Weekend bonuses
Extra holiday pay
Extra-shift incentives
Employee referral bonus
Paid benefit time eligibility after 30 days
Paid sick time
Six paid holidays per year
One week of vacation after the first year
Two weeks of vacation after two years, with additional vacation for greater tenure
Medical benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
On-site gym
On-site café
Additional company benefits