Short‑Haul Reefer Truck Driver ? CDL A, Manual Shift
Job Description
Job DescriptionCan you master the stick and the schedule?
If rowing gears in a manual CDL A day cab is second nature and keeping reefer freight on time sounds like your kind of challenge, this role is for you. Youll run 53-foot trailers on local, shorthaul routesno touch freight, heavy on drop-and-hookand own the clock from start to finish.
Your mission
- Execute safe, efficient transportation between manufacturing sites, retail hubs, and distribution centers.
- Plan routes that beat traffic and hit delivery appointments every time.
- Coordinate tightly with dispatch to adjust in real-time when conditions change.
- Document everything accurately: hours, trips, and load details.
- Secure and position cargo correctly when needed and follow all traffic and safety policies.
- Be ready for occasional night or extended-hour runs as operations dictate.
What you bring
- Two years behind the wheel in CDL A equipment with proven manual transmission skill.
- Clean driving history and a commitment to safety.
- Bilingual ability (English and Spanish).
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Tools of the trade
- Day cab tractor with a 53-foot refrigerated trailer (reefer).
- Drop and hook workflow; freight is no touch.
Schedule
Monday Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm.
Skill set
- Manual drive train and axles know-how; confident shifting under load.
- Route driving and delivery service experience with elite time management.
- Clear, proactive communication with dispatch and facility staff.
Physical readiness
Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy items; able to kneel, squat, and climb ladders and stairs around equipment and docks.
Industry familiarity
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Refrigerated Warehouse Operations
- Cargo workflows and documentation
- Day Cab, Drop and Hook, No Touch Freight
- Reefer operations and short-haul rhythm
Compliance requirements (inserted verbatim) Qualifications
- Pass Background Check
- Pass Drug Test
- Authorized to work in the U.S