CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver - $0.50 to $0.60 per mile in Canaan, CT

Company Driver | Dry Van
Location: Canaan, CT
Company: Sweet Express LLC
Pay: $0.50 to $0.60 per mile
Route Type: otr
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Company Driver [OTR - W2] – Build Your Career with Sweet Express

Pay Package – Clear & Competitive

• Earn up to 60 CPM based on application
• Breakdown / Layover Pay: $100 per day after the first 24 hours
• Detention Pay: $15 per hour after 2–3 hours (depending on load)
• Stop Pay: paid out based on the number of legs included on the load
  • 1st Leg = $30
  • 2nd-3rd Leg = $40
  • 4th + = $50
• Driver Referral Bonus: $300/month for up to 6 months (both drivers must remain employed)

Performance Bonuses

• Clean Inspection Bonuses
  • Level 1 = $200
  • Level 2 = $100
  • Level 3 = $50
    
    • Extra $500 after your 5th clean inspection
• Driver of the Month:
  • 1st place = $500
  • 2nd place = $250
  • 3rd-5th place = $100

Life on the Road:

• Average Miles: 2,700 - 3,300 per week
• Running Area: All 48 States - No Forced Dispatch to NYC
• Home Time: tiered home time policy—the longer you stay out, the more home time can be earned.
  • 14 days out / 2 days home
  • 4 weeks out / 4 days home
  • 8 weeks out / 7 days home
  • 12 weeks out / 10 days home (*CAP)
• Pet Policy: up to 1 dog may be authorized. $50/week until $400 fee paid in full.
• Rider Policy: up to 1 passenger may be authorized. Rider must be at least 9 years of age. $40/month for insurance purposes.
• Elected benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K, and life insurance) start the 1st of the month post-hire. 
• PTO: 5 days to start (DM approval required)

Modern Fleet & Equipment:

• Kenworths, Freightliners, & Internationals – mostly 2020+ and newer

• APUs, NITE Systems, Refrigerators, & ELD Tablets (Motive)

• Governed speed: 70MPH cruise / 68MPH pedal

Ready for steady miles, great pay, and solid home time? Apply now and join the Sweet Express team!

Requirements

• Must have 3 months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience pulling 48-53ft trailers (Class A) 
• Must have a valid CDL-A
• Must have a valid DOT medical card
• SAP Applicants must be completed with Step 5 of the RTD process
• Must be able to pass a road test
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug screen