Temporary Northern Refrigerated Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Class A CDL Driver – Local / OTR

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with some Tuesday–Saturday routes
Route Type: Local & OTR
Overnight Layovers: Approximately 2 per week

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a temp-to-hire position delivering refrigerated freight to stores throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Drivers typically work a combination of 3 days OTR and 2 days local, depending on operational needs. Schedules may vary, and drivers must be flexible with early morning start times and occasional Saturday returns.

OTR Routes

Routes primarily service:

• Oregon
• Washington
• Idaho
• Nevada

Routes typically range 1,600–1,800 miles and may use sleeper tractors or day cabs. Hotel accommodations are provided when overnight stays are required with a day cab.

Drivers regularly pull doubles, so a valid Doubles/Triples endorsement is required.

Local & Regional Routes

Local routes may include:

• San Francisco Bay Area
• Sacramento
• Fresno
• Bakersfield
• Sierra Nevada region
• Port of Oakland

An active TWIC card is required for Port of Oakland operations. Freight may also be transported to the port for shipment to Hawaii.

Delivery Responsibilities

This is a driver-unload position. Freight is primarily refrigerated and palletized.

Drivers will:

• Unload using an electric pallet jack and liftgate
• Deliver freight to store back rooms
• Complete approximately 2–3 store stops per route
• Pick up and secure store returns
• Handle occasional pallet breakdown when freight cannot fit through store doorways

Touch freight is generally minimal.

Training

Approximately one week of training is provided and includes:

• Routes and delivery procedures
• Pallet jack and liftgate operation
• Store deliveries and returns
• Doubles operations
• Safety and required paperwork

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid Doubles/Triples endorsement
• Active TWIC card
• Comfortable operating doubles
• Willing to work local and OTR routes
• Available for approximately 2 overnight layovers per week
• Able to operate an electric pallet jack and liftgate
• Able to safely unload and handle freight
• Flexible with schedules and early start times
• Strong safety and customer service focus

What We Offer

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Local and OTR route combination
• Approximately 2 overnight layovers per week
• Hotel accommodations when required
• Training provided
• Opportunity for permanent placement based on performance and business needs

If you're an experienced Class A CDL Driver looking for a stable opportunity with a mix of local and OTR work, we'd love to hear from you.