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‑tire 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr