CDL Driver

Linehaul Driver (Minimal Touch Freight)

Samuels Seafood Co.

Take your CDL-A career further with Samuels Seafood Co., a trusted, family-owned industry leader with more than five generations of excellence in seafood distribution. Our success is built on dependable service, strong customer relationships, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Join our transportation team and experience the Samuels difference-competitive pay, reliable routes, modern equipment, and the opportunity to be home more often. Our drivers are valued professionals who build long-term, rewarding careers with us.

Position Summary

The Linehaul (Shuttle) Driver is responsible for transporting full trailers from the Philadelphia Distribution Center (DC) to designated Company locations [i.e. Boston, Pittsburgh and South Carolina] and returning loaded trailers to the DC. This role may also include occasional backhauls as operational needs require.

What We Offer

Compensation & Pay

• Hourly rate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options and company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, and PTO after 90 days
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan eligibility after 90 days
• Additional benefits including:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discount programs
  • Critical illness and more

Key Responsibilities

As a Linehaul Driver, you will:

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete DOT inspection reports
• Safely transport loaded and empty trailers between the DC and domiciles
• Secure freight to ensure safe, undamaged transport
• Maintain accurate driver logs (manual or Samsara) in compliance with DOT regulations
• Complete linehaul, backhaul, and pickup runs as assigned
• Operate in a safe and professional manner to prevent injuries and protect company assets
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum age of 23
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
• At least 6 months or 50,000 verifiable miles of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Ability to meet Samuels Seafood Co. MVR and risk management standards
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level necessary to safely perform job duties, including comprehension of work instructions, safety procedures, and required communications

Are You a Good Fit?

We are looking for drivers who are:

• Safety-focused
• Reliable and dependable
• Adaptable to changing operational needs
• Dedicated to professionalism and teamwork

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you on the Samuels Seafood Co. team.