Local CDL-A Truck Driver

Job Type: Full-Time
Home Time: Daily
Average Annual Earnings: $83,600-$87,600
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Experience Required: Minimum 3 months CDL-A driving experience

Job Summary

We are hiring local CDL-A drivers for a dedicated grocery account. Drivers will start and end their day at the West Haven yard and deliver fresh and frozen grocery products to supermarkets and distribution centers within the regional operating area.

This is a home-daily position with consistent freight, steady weekly work, and an activity-based pay plan that rewards safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Position Details

Drivers will operate day cab tractors with 48', 51', and 53' reefer trailers. Freight includes fresh and frozen grocery products delivered throughout Connecticut, the NY Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York, New Jersey, and surrounding backhaul areas, including Pennsylvania.

New drivers will not run NYC routes until they have been on the account for 6 months or longer. Before running solo NYC routes, drivers will train with NYC-certified trainers.

Only approximately 20-25% of freight delivers into NYC.

Pay Details

Average annualized earnings: $83,600-$87,600
Weekly pay guarantee: $1,634 per week when requirements are met
Mileage pay: $0.68-$0.74 per mile
Stop pay: $28.50-$30 per stop
NYC stop/load pay: $62.50
Detention pay: $15 per hour
Truck move pay: $50
New hire training pay: $200 per day
Safety training pay: $20 per hour
Holiday pay: $280 per day
Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for a limited time

Bonus eligibility requirements apply.

Schedule

Start time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Schedule options: Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday
Work week: 5 days, with a voluntary 6th day when available
Sixth days may be mandatory around major holidays, including Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and July 4th.

Drivers should expect to work holidays if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday, unless the account is not operating that day.

Responsibilities

Deliver fresh and frozen grocery products to supermarkets and distribution centers
Complete local and regional routes within the assigned operating area
Complete multi-stop routes, averaging approximately 15+ stops per week
Run approximately 10 loads per week
Complete 1-2 loads per day depending on route length
Pick up return product or backhauls as assigned
Provide professional customer service at delivery locations
Assist with other local dedicated accounts as needed
Use a pallet jack when required after training
Follow all company safety, compliance, and customer service standards

Equipment

Day cab tractors
Automatic and manual trucks
48', 51', and 53' reefer trailers
Slip-seat operation
Trucks cannot be taken home
Uniforms are provided and maintained by the account

The account will try to keep drivers in the same truck when possible, but drivers should expect slip seating.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer driving experience
Reliable personal transportation to and from the West Haven yard daily
Ability to work assigned schedule, including weekends and required holidays
Comfortable with multi-stop grocery deliveries
Willingness to support nearby accounts as needed
Strong customer service skills
Ability to safely operate a pallet jack when required
Must meet company hiring, safety, and qualification standards

Benefits

Daily home time
Consistent dedicated freight
Onsite management
Paid online orientation
PTO accrues from day one
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days
401(k) with company match
Life insurance options
Mental health and disability benefits
Paid holidays
Safety-focused company culture
Opportunities for safety bonuses and incentives, when applicable

Additional Information

This position supports a strong dedicated grocery account with steady freight, newer equipment, and experienced onsite management. Drivers should be comfortable working in a fast-paced delivery environment and providing dependable service to grocery customers throughout the region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.