| Location | Punta Gorda, Florida |
| Salary | $0.43–$0.51 Per Hour |
Looking to ditch the OTR lifestyle and lock in steady nightly home time in South Florida? We are onboarding both entry-level trainees and experienced Class A CDL drivers for a dedicated local grocery supply fleet operating out of Arcadia, Florida. Get reliable weekly earnings running short-haul local loops with zero sleeper berth stays.
Compensation Breakdown & Financial Metrics
Average Weekly Gross: $1,300 per week
Target Annual Income: $67,600 per year ($1,300/wk × 52 weeks)
Base Mileage Pay: $0.43 to $0.51 per mile (averaging ~2,200 miles weekly)
Short-Haul Premium: $30.00 flat pay for any short-haul leg under 90 miles
Stop Pay Incentive: $10.00 per stop
Performance Incentives: Eligible for ongoing driver performance bonus programs
Fleet Operations & Dispatch Cadence
Home Time Expectation: 100% Home Daily.
Shift Assignment: Dedicated Night Shift dispatches.
Route Structure: Running 2 local shuttle loops per day servicing regional store locations.
Schedule Options: Dedicated 5-day schedules running Thursday through Monday OR Friday through Tuesday.
Fleet Note: Slip-seating required; weekend dispatches are standard, and holiday night shifts align with facility shipping demand.
Candidate Criteria & Employee Benefits
Experience Tiers: Open to both CDL-A Trainees (0 months experience) and experienced drivers (6+ months tractor-trailer background).
Hiring Radius: Must live within 25 miles of Zip Code 33982, covering drivers in Arcadia, Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and North Port, Florida.
Licensing Standards: Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card (no specialized endorsements required).
Screening Standards: Clean driving history; must pass pre-employment hair follicle and urine DOT drug screenings (Non-SAP compliant).
Included Perks: Complete corporate health insurance (medical, dental, vision), matching 401(k) retirement plan active after 60 days, paid time off, and 24/7 dedicated local dispatch support.