Truck Driver CDL A - LOCAL PA COMPANY

Home most weekends | Smaller company | No dispatch micromanagement | Fuel Card | Stipend for Meals | Agricultural freight Canada/USA routes |

Frankarl Greenhouses is a commercial greenhouse specializing in high quality annuals organic herbs and vegetables. Join our team today as a CDL Class A Driver with plenty of home time with deliveries in the northern east coast, excellent benefits, and top of the line trailers! Earn up to $1575 a week plus OT and be home most weekends!

What makes this different from typical trucking jobs?

• Small, family-oriented operation
• Consistent seasonal business
• No sitting at a dock all day waiting for freight
• Live plant loads
• Direct relationship with management
• High Quality Company equipment
• Competitive pay
• Overnight trips, but not traditional long-haul OTR
• Opportunity for paid month off in the Summer/Early Fall

Summary for Class A CDL Driver: The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of greenhouse products to retail stores, distributors, across the United States and Canada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of CDL Driver include the following:

• Safely operate commercial vehicles to transport greenhouse products, plants, and related materials to destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Load and unload products carefully to maintain quality and prevent damage during transit.
• Conduct pre-trip, in route, and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, shipping documentation, and border crossing paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, logistics staff, and customers to ensure efficient route planning and on-time deliveries.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications for a CDL Driver: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Clean driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years of over-the-road (OTR) or regional delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to cross the U.S.–Canada border (passport or enhanced driver’s license required).
• Experience handling perishable, live, or delicate products (horticultural or agricultural experience a plus).
• Must meet all DOT and FMCSA medical and safety requirements.
• Minimum age of 21 years, as required for interstate commercial driving.
• ·Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Work Schedule:

Typical workweek: 50–70 hours (depending on route length and season).

Drive time: Up to 11 hours per day within DOT regulations.

Home time: Usually weekends or every 5–7 days, depending on distance and delivery volume.

Seasonal variation: Heavier spring workload (March–June); lighter summer/fall schedules.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid toll fees
• Paid training
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Truck driving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA 17602 (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $30 - $35