Regional Truck Driver

Regional Truck Driver

Location: Stockton, CA
Operating Area: California and Nevada
Freight Type: Grocery Freight
Equipment: Automatic Day Cabs with Dry Van Trailers

Position Overview

The Regional Truck Driver is responsible for transporting grocery freight from distribution centers in Stockton and Tracy, California , to customer locations throughout California and Nevada. Drivers will begin their routes from the Stockton distribution center .

This is a no-touch freight position consisting primarily of drop-and-hook loads. Drivers should be comfortable with overnight travel, nighttime driving, mountain routes, and winter driving conditions, including regular travel across Donner Pass .

Schedule & Hours

• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday
• Start Time: Between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
• Drivers average approximately 11–12 hours per workday .
• Drivers will typically lay over approximately 5 nights per week .
• Hotel accommodations are provided for required layovers.
• Drivers may elect to work a 6th day for additional income , based on available work.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport grocery freight in dry van trailers from distribution centers in Stockton and Tracy, CA.
• Deliver freight to customer locations throughout California and Nevada .
• Begin assigned routes from the Stockton, CA distribution center .
• Regularly operate routes that require travel across Donner Pass , particularly for deliveries into Nevada and Eureka, CA.
• Complete assigned deliveries safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Follow all company, customer, DOT, and safety requirements.

Freight Handling

This is a no-touch freight position .

• The majority of loads are drop and hook .
• Some assignments may require live loading or unloading .
• Drivers are not responsible for physically loading or unloading freight.

Special Requirements

• Drivers must be willing and able to install and use tire chains during the winter months when road or weather conditions require them.
• Must be comfortable driving through mountainous terrain and changing winter weather conditions.
• Drivers must be willing to support other DCS/JBI accounts as needed based on customer and operational requirements.
• Must be flexible regarding routes and assignments when business needs change.

Truck Information

Drivers will operate automatic day cabs .

• Slip seating is required , meaning drivers may operate different assigned trucks.
• Trucks cannot be taken home during scheduled time off .
• Drivers will use company equipment for assigned regional routes.

Driver Benefits

Eligible drivers receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• PTO accruing from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligibility after 30 days
• Life insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Disability benefits