CDL-A Driver -$30/hr + $5k Bonus, NYC (Up to $480/day)

Job Title

We know our drivers are the heartbeat of our business. That's why we make sure you're well-paid, respected, and home when it matters. We offer competitive hourly pay, consistent year-round work, strong benefits, and schedules designed to keep drivers home when it matters.

The Pay & Perks

Earn approximately $75,000-$90,000 annually, including typical overtime and available safety incentives.

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• $30.00/hr + overtime after 40 hours
• Safe-driving bonus of up to $3,200 per year
• 1-2 overnight routes/week no scheduled weekends
• Medical, dental, vision + 401(k)
• Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) on your first day, accruing 3 weeks annually. PTO is available for use after 90 days of employment.
• Safety footwear reimbursement
• Employee discounts on pet food & supplies (yes, really Pet Perks)

The Equipment

• Freightliner, Volvo, Hino, and International trucks
• Automatic and manual transmissions
• Daycab tractors and 26' box trucks
• Liftgates and reefer units on select routes

The Routes

• Delivery area spans PA, NJ, MD, DE, WV, VA as far west as Columbus and Cleveland, and up to Rochester, Buffalo, and all 4 NYC boroughs
• Average 400 miles and 15 stops per route
• Start times vary by route, generally between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
• Expect at least a 10-hour workday
• Mix of highway miles, rural roads, and congested city driving (including NYC boroughs) route variety keeps the job from feeling repetitive

Our NYC routes are an important part of serving our customers, and all drivers are expected to complete them as needed. The additional $100 bonus recognizes the extra time and effort these routes may require.

The Job

• Drive a tractor-trailer on assigned local/regional routes
• Deliver pet food & supplies inside to independent retailers
• Unload with pallet/hand jacks
• Keep accurate delivery paperwork per state & federal rules

This is a hands-on delivery role. Drivers must be comfortable unloading product, entering and exiting the truck throughout the day, and providing a high level of customer service.

What You Bring

• CDL Class A license + valid DOT Medical Certificate
• 1+ year of CDL driving experience (lift gate experience a plus)
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and get in/out of the truck repeatedly
• Solid customer service skills you're often the only face customers see from us
• Can pass a physical, drug test, background check, and MVR review

Why Drivers Stick Around

We don't just say drivers are the heartbeat of this business- we build the schedule around it. Predictable routes. No weekend surprises. Real benefits, not a checklist.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment testing.

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.