Job Overview: We are hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated regional route, primarily hauling bananas, with occasional loads of pineapples or plantains. This is a no-touch freight position, with drivers moving 40' containers on chassis from our drop yard near the Wilmington, DE port to various customer locations.Key Responsibilities:
- Pull loads from the Wilmington, DE drop yard and deliver to locations such as Bethlehem, PA; Elkton, MD; Rocky Hill, CT; and Brooklyn, NY.
- Perform drop and hooks or live unloads at certain locations (i.e., Brooklyn, NY; Reading, PA; Jessup, MD).
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain clean equipment (slip seat environment).
Miles & Pay:
- Average Miles: 1,700 per week.
- Average Weekly Pay: $1,596 per week.
- Average Annual Pay: $85,000 per year.
- Bonuses:
- New Hire Transition Bonus: $500, paid in full on second paycheck.
- Referral Bonus: $3,000 (paid $1,000 on second paycheck, $1,000 at 60 days, and $1,000 at 120 days).
- Accessorial Pay:
- Drop and Hooks: $8.30 each.
- Stop/Live Unload/Live Load: $40.50 each.
- Delay Pay: $17.00 per hour after 2 hours at live unload/live load.
Schedule:
- Drivers start between 5 PM and Midnight and work 6 days a week, including weekends.
- Home daily after each dispatch except when running the Brooklyn, NY lane or due to delays.
- Home Time:
- Typically home after each dispatch except for Brooklyn runs or unexpected delays.
Equipment Type:
- 40' containers on chassis.
- 2023 Kenworth T680 or 2024 Freightliner Cascadia Automatic.
- Slip seating arrangement.
- Truck Speed:
Job Requirements:- Experience: 6 months of recent container experience.
- TWIC card required (drivers without one must obtain it within the first week of hire and will be reimbursed after 90 days).
- Comfortable with late evening and night driving.
- Willing to run in a slip seat environment and keep the truck clean.
- Hiring Area: Within a 50-mile radius of Wilmington, DE.
Other Information:
- Drivers are required to go out with a trainer to learn the account before they can run solo. Length of training depends on driver's performance and trainer's evaluation.
- No pets, passengers, or smoking allowed in trucks.
- Dedicated carrier for Chiquita for 18+ years; flexibility with changes to lanes is necessary.
If this role fits your experience and you're interested in consistent regional routes, a reliable schedule, and competitive pay, we encourage you to apply today!