CDL A Local Truck Driver - Perryville, MD - Home Daily - $1,792/Wk
Location: Perryville, Maryland
Average Earnings: $1,792 per week — approximately $93,203 annualized
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. It suits drivers who want the earnings of a dedicated account without the time away from home. Average earnings on this account run $1,792 per week, approximately $93,203 annualized.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
Average earnings on this account are $1,792 per week, approximately $93,203 annualized. Pay is made up of: Mileage pay; Availability pay; Safe and On-Time bonus potential.
Home time: Home Daily. Home daily with two consecutive days off. The operation runs seven days a week, with start times from 18:00 to 01:00.
Equipment: automatic transmission trucks pulling 53' trailers. There are currently 3 openings on this fleet.
We place drivers directly with the fleets we represent, and we stay with you through the process — application, orientation scheduling, and the first weeks on the account. If this fleet is not the right fit, we recruit for a range of dedicated, regional, local and team accounts nationwide and will point you toward one that matches your home time and earnings goals.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements, including a current DOT medical certification.