CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Taftville, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Bob’s Discount Furniture is hiring CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Taftville, CT . Drivers can expect consistent, year-round work hauling freight from distribution centers to stores & depots in 53 ft dry van trailers. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, our drivers are more than a number, they are a critical part of our success. If you're looking for a stable, well-paying driving career with predictable routes, more home time, modern equipment, and a team that values your experience, this is the opportunity for you. As one of the fastest-growing furniture retailers in the country, we're investing in our private fleet and the professional drivers who keep our business moving.

Compensation

• Average gross weekly pay: $1,500 to $1,700
  • Paid 55-69 CPM based on experience
  • Paid all miles, loaded and unloaded
  • Average 500 miles per night
• Additional pay:
  • Extra stop pay
  • Premium 6th day pay: $200
• Bonuses:
  • $6,000 Sign-on bonus (paid over first 180 days)
  • $4,000 Employee referral bonus (paid over 180 days)
  • Safety bonus opportunities
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting 1st of the month following 45 days employed: 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Company paid life insurance 
  • Short & long term disability insurance 
• 401K with company match available after 30 days employed
• Paid Time Off: 
  • 1 week vacation after 6 months employed, 2 weeks after 1 year employed
  • Holidays
  • Birthday
  • Work anniversary day off
  • Sick/personal days
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
• Paid training and paid orientation 
• 30% Employee discount from day 1!

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Time: Home daily 
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Occasional Saturday work required
• Shift: Night shift starting around 5-6pm
• Route: Within a 250 mile radius of Taftville, CT
• Level of Touch: No touch freight, 95% drop & hook

Equipment

• Late model Freightliner trucks 
• Automatic transmission
• Governed speed: 65 mph 
• Inward & outward facing cameras
• ELD equipped using Samsara system
• In-house mechanics at distribution centers

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must have a clean driving record with no major accidents
• No alcohol or drug-related convictions
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations 
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen & background check
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 35 miles of Taftville, CT

Bob’s Discount Furniture is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to reasonably accommodating qualified persons with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential duties of their position.

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