$89.2k-$105k/Year Class A CDL Truck Driver job in Athens | Hiring

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At a Glance

• Job Title: Class A CDL Truck Driver (Gig/Contract)
• Employer: ALDI (Hiring in Athens)
• Based in: Athens, GA (a central Athens location)
• This Athens-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in Athens, GA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Athens, a key hub for the Grocery Distribution And Logistics industry.

What You Get

• Pay: $89.2k-$105k/Year (approx. $8.1k/Month)
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Join our Athens team for this flexible role.

Position Scope

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Athens location.

About ALDI & Our Culture

Every ALDI store depends on a driver getting the truck to the dock on schedule, every single day, without exception. Our Class A CDL Truck Drivers run dedicated regional routes between ALDI's distribution centers and its stores — no long-haul away-from-home stretches, no unpredictable freight brokering, just a consistent regional route and a paycheck that reflects ALDI's reputation as one of the highest-paying employers for company drivers in the country. If you are searching for truck driver jobs near me that offer home time every night, late-model equipment, and driver pay that regularly outperforms the regional trucking market, ALDI's driving team is one of the most consistently well-regarded routes in the industry.

What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)

"I drove for a national carrier for six years before ALDI and the difference is night and day. I run the same regional route between our distribution center and a set group of stores, I am home every night with my family, the trucks are newer and well maintained, and the pay is genuinely the best I have seen for a regional CDL route. ALDI drivers talk to each other across the industry and the consensus is the same — this is one of the best driving jobs you can get without going long-haul." - Current Class A CDL Truck Driver, Houston, TX.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

As an ALDI Class A CDL Truck Driver, you run scheduled regional delivery routes between an ALDI distribution center and a fixed set of store locations — conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, delivering loaded trailers on schedule, and completing all required delivery documentation with full compliance to DOT hours-of-service regulations.

• Scheduled Regional Route Delivery: Operate a Class A tractor-trailer on an assigned regional route between the distribution center and a fixed rotation of ALDI stores, delivering each load within its scheduled arrival window and coordinating with the store's receiving team to unload without delay.
• Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Vehicle Inspection: Conduct a complete DOT-compliant pre-trip inspection before every route — checking brakes, tires, lights, and trailer coupling — and complete an equally thorough post-trip inspection at route end, documenting any mechanical issue immediately so maintenance can address it before the vehicle's next scheduled run.
• Hours-of-Service & Delivery Documentation: Log all driving and on-duty time accurately using the electronic logging device to maintain full DOT hours-of-service compliance, and complete all delivery paperwork — bills of lading, store receiving confirmations, and any temperature log requirements — before ending each shift.

Benefits & Perks

ALDI Class A CDL Truck Drivers earn compensation that consistently ranks among the highest for regional company drivers in the industry, along with home-daily scheduling, late-model equipment, a 401(k) with company match, and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. Total compensation for a fully productive ALDI driver typically ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually.