CDL-A Local Dedicated Driver – Shafter, CA

Location: Shafter, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Driver Type: Company Driver
Route Type: Local Dedicated
Home Time: Home Daily
Trailer: Dry Van / Reefer
Pay: $1,284 Average Weekly | Up to $1,624 Weekly
Hiring Area: Within 50 miles of Shafter, CA
Schedule: Primarily Afternoon/Evening

JOB OVERVIEW

Cornerstone Driver Solutions is recruiting CDL-A Company Drivers for a dedicated local opportunity based in Shafter, California.

This is a home-daily position hauling dedicated retail freight throughout Southern California. Drivers average approximately 1,400 miles per week and typically make 2–3 stops per route, followed by a backhaul returning to the distribution center.

This position offers consistent dedicated freight, home daily, newer automatic equipment, and a compensation package that includes mileage band pay, stop pay, detention pay, and a safe & on-time bonus.

💰 PAY & COMPENSATION

• $1,284 average weekly earnings
• Up to $1,624 weekly earnings
• Approximately $66,811 average annualized pay
• Up to approximately $84,482 annualized pay
• Mileage band pay
• Stop pay
• Detention pay
• Safe & on-time bonus

Pay varies based on driver experience, length of haul, miles, stops, and applicable compensation programs. Weekly earnings are not guaranteed.

🏠 HOME TIME & SCHEDULE

• Home daily
• Typically 2 consecutive days off per week
• Days off may generally fall on:
  • Monday/Tuesday
  • Tuesday/Wednesday
  • Wednesday/Thursday
  • Thursday/Friday
• Weekend availability is required/expected
• Primary dispatch window is approximately 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Drivers must be flexible with assigned schedules

🚛 ROUTE & RUNNING AREA

• Local dedicated operation
• Deliveries throughout Southern California
• Approximately 1,400 miles per week
• Approximately 2–3 stops per route
• Backhaul returns to the Shafter distribution center
• Consistent dedicated freight

📦 FREIGHT

• Dedicated retail freight
• 100% no-touch freight
• Dry van and reefer freight
• Approximately 2–3 stops per route
• Backhaul returning to the distribution center

🚚 EQUIPMENT

• Newer, well-maintained tractors
• Automatic transmissions
• Dry van trailers
• Reefer trailers
• Slip-seat operation

Trucks must remain parked at the Shafter distribution center when not in use.

📍 HIRING AREA

Drivers must live within a 50-mile radius of Shafter, California.

Reliable transportation is required to report to and from the distribution center for assigned shifts.

✅ DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of qualifying CDL-A experience
• Must meet applicable DOT and carrier qualification requirements
• Must be comfortable with a local dedicated operation
• Must be willing to work weekends
• Must be flexible with days off and assigned schedules
• Must be comfortable operating dry van and reefer equipment
• Must be dependable and safety-focused
• Must be able to meet delivery schedules and customer expectations

⭐ WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Home daily
• $1,284 average weekly pay
• Up to $1,624 weekly
• Dedicated local operation
• Approximately 1,400 miles per week
• 2–3 stops per route
• 100% no-touch freight
• Dry van and reefer options
• Newer automatic equipment
• Typically 2 consecutive days off
• Mileage band pay
• Stop pay
• Detention pay
• Safe & on-time bonus
• Southern California operating area

⚠️ IMPORTANT SCHEDULE DISCLOSURE

This position requires weekend availability and typically provides two consecutive weekdays off rather than guaranteed Saturday/Sunday time off.

Most loads depart during the 3:00 PM–9:00 PM dispatch window, so drivers should be comfortable with afternoon and evening starts.

The operation uses slip-seat equipment, and trucks must remain at the distribution center when not assigned.

📲 APPLY TODAY

If you're an experienced CDL-A driver looking for a home-daily dedicated position in the Shafter area, apply today.

Cornerstone Driver Solutions provides recruiting assistance at no cost to the driver and will help connect qualified applicants with this opportunity.