CDL-A Day-Shift / Slip-Seat Driver at Patterson Trans Inc.

Patterson Trans Inc. — Fontana, California. Family-owned refrigerated carrier with more than 25 years in the business, adding a day-shift / slip-seat driver as our local operation expands.

The job

• W-2 company driver, refrigerated tractor-trailer work
• 2 openings
• Fontana / Inland Empire, local routes
• Day-shift / slip-seat: shared tractor with another driver, structured handoff between shifts
• Automatic Volvo tractor (2019-2024) pulling a refrigerated trailer (reefer)
• Schedule: daytime work, about 3 days a week
• Typical weekly miles: 1,000-1,500

Pay

• $0.70 per mile
• Typical weekly earnings: $1,500-$2,500
• Detention, layover, breakdown, and bonus pay
• California-compliant compensation for rest periods and applicable non-driving time

What you will do

• Take over assigned equipment from the previous driver and inspect before the shift
• No-touch and drop-and-hook freight handling
• Safely operate assigned refrigerated routes and maintain temperature requirements
• Document equipment condition and communicate problems
• Complete ELD and required trip records
• Return and hand off equipment in good condition

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A
• 2 years recent tractor-trailer experience
• Reefer experience preferred
• Current DOT medical qualification
• Acceptable MVR under carrier standards
• Eligible through the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Comfortable working a daytime slip-seat schedule
• Able to meet the carrier practical driving standard
• Successful completion of the required pre-employment DOT drug test

Benefits

• 401(k)
• PTO

Why drivers like it here

Family-owned carrier with more than 25 years in business. Owners are involved in day-to-day operations and know their drivers personally. Stable driver group with relatively little turnover; drivers have direct access to management and dispatch.

How to apply

Apply directly through this posting.