CDL A Fleet Driver - Home Daily (3rd Shift)

Position Summary

The Fleet Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 53-foot tractor/trailer to transport supplies and materials required for production. This position supports two primary functions: shuttle driving between company facilities to maintain production flow and local delivery/pick-up within a 100-air-mile radius of Oceanside, CA. Drivers will return equipment to the manufacturing facility daily, ensuring a consistent schedule and being home every day.

This role offers a steady Monday–Friday schedule with:

  • No weekends

  • Light yard shuttling plus one dedicated lane with one stop daily

  • Home daily

  • Major holidays off

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Abide by assigned schedule, establish routes, and arrive on time for pickup and delivery appointments.
  • Execute delivery and pick-up of goods accurately based on dispatch details.
  • Comply with all CHP and DOT rules and regulations.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, complete DVIRs, maintain accurate driver logs, and ensure cabs, windows, windshields, and mirrors are clean at all times.
  • Occasionally lift products weighing up to 40 lbs, crouch, and push/pull pallet jacks.
  • Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when inside the plant.
  • Shuttle equipment between company owned warehouses to support warehouse operations and production schedule.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education:

  • Valid Class A CDL

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of CDL experience.
  • Experience operating manual transmission required.
  • Familiarity with DOT regulations, CHP compliance, and safe driving practices.

    Language Skills:

    • Ability to read and speak English to communicate with team members and customers, understand traffic signs/signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports.

      Other Abilities:

      • Must pass DOT medical exam and meet all DOT physical standards.
      • Must pass drug test.

        Working and Environmental Conditions

        • Must live within 25 miles of Oceanside, CA.
        • Work performed in outdoor environments (including rain and wind) and indoor environments (temperature-controlled, cold/freezer warehouses).
        • Frequent travel between company facilities and local customer sites.

        Physical Demands

        • Prolonged sitting and standing, including extended time behind the steering wheel.
        • Frequent use of phone and text communication when stationary and safe.
        • Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. and equipment up to 20 lbs.
        • Ability to operate manual transmission tractors and maneuver 53' reefer and dry trailers.

        Why Join Suja?

        We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package that supports your well-being, including:

        • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
        • Paid Parental Leave – 12 Weeks at 100% Pay
        • 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
        • Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
        • Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!

        Driver-Specific Perks:

        • No touch freight

        • No weekends

        • Home daily

        • Light yard shuttling + one dedicated lane with one stop daily

        • Major holidays off

        Compensation

        • $27.50 per hour

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        Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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