Local CDL-A Driver – Home Daily | Reefer | $71,000 Starting Salary

Have an appetite for more?

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people who are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Join a global bakery leader with a bold vision: billions of smiling tummies. And a mission to lead the bakery business sustainably with the scale, knowledge and drive to be loved in every country. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, 97% of Lantmännen Unibake USA employees say it’s a great place to work. Fortune has also ranked us among the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for Small & Medium Businesses in 2023–2026.

Join our St. Petersburg, Florida, operations team as a Local CDL-A Driver. Drive local refrigerated routes and be home every day—no overnights or cross-country hauls. You’ll connect our facility with customers while bringing pride, consistency, and professionalism to every delivery.

What we offer to you:

• Starting salary: $71,000 annually, paid bi-weekly
• Performance Review at 90 days: salary increase up to 3% based on performance
• Comprehensive, affordable benefits that includes health, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance
• 401K with a healthy 6% company match
• Company issued Cell Phone
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Stable, year-round employment

Join our Supply Chain and Logistics team as a salaried CDL A Driver supporting the safe, efficient, and timely movement of frozen finished goods between our St. Petersburg manufacturing facility and offsite cold storage locations. In this role, you will help protect product quality, maintain required temperatures, complete accurate transportation records, and keep our operations moving safely and reliably. This position is home daily.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a Class A tractor with a 53' refrigerated (reefer) trailer on local delivery routes in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area
• Complete 2–3 customer deliveries per day with attention to detail and professionalism
• Transport frozen finished goods between company facilities, warehouses, and designated cold storage locations
• Monitor and maintain proper reefer temperature settings throughout each delivery
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle and reefer unit inspections per FMCSA regulations
• Accurately verify loads, track deliveries, and obtain customer signatures
• Communicate proactively with dispatch and operations on route status
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized cab and reefer trailer at all times

Kvalifikationer

This is what you need to succeed:

What You Bring

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Clean MVR — no major violations in the past 3 years
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable CDL-A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
• Experience with 53' refrigerated (reefer) trailers and temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to work early morning start times (3:30 AM – 5:00 AM) consistently
• Strong communication skills and a professional mindset
• Ability to read, understand, and complete shipping and transportation documentation
• A strong commitment to safety, food quality, dependable attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, stay organized, and manage multiple daily deliveries
• Authorized to work in the United States

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, bakery, or perishable goods distribution
• Familiarity with ELD/electronic logging devices
• Multi-stop local delivery route experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work includes freezer, refrigerated, outdoor, and changing weather conditions
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Regularly enter and exit vehicles and perform standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and lifting
• Safely operate commercial vehicles and warehouse equipment.

Why Join Lantmännen Unibake?

Lantmännen Unibake is one of the world's leading bakery companies, with a strong, established presence in the U.S. market. Our St. Petersburg team operates in a culture of safety, reliability, and quality. We invest in our people and reward strong performance.

Home every night. Competitive pay. A team that has your back.

Sounds interesting?

We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your resume and cover letter for review. All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

Lantmännen Unibake USA, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees.

Kontaktperson

Kathy Komerska
kathy.komerska@lantmannen.com