CDL-A Local Truck Driver - Chester, NY

CDL-A Local Truck Driver - Chester, NY

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CDL-A Local Truck Driver Daily Home Time $85,000$100,000/Year

Pay Range: $0.68$0.74 CPM (activity-based pay) Estimated Annual Earnings: $85,000$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed) Home Time: Daily Schedule: 5-day workweek | 6th day voluntary (holiday exceptions apply) Equipment: Automatic & manual day cabs | Slip-seat operation Freight: Grocery delivery (reefer) | Mostly no-touch

Position Overview

We are hiring experienced CDL-A local truck drivers for a dedicated grocery delivery position based in Chester, NY. Drivers will operate within a 250-mile radius of Chester, making deliveries to supermarkets and distribution centers throughout the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and surrounding areas, with occasional backhauls into Pennsylvania.

This position offers daily home-time, strong pay, consistent freight, and newer equipment. NYC deliveries are limited and handled only after required training.

Pay & Compensation

• Mileage pay: $0.68$0.74 CPM (based on experience)
• Average weekly miles: ~1,400
• Estimated annual earnings: $85,000$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed)

Additional Pay Includes:

• Stop pay (non-NYC): $28.50$30 per stop
• NYC borough stop pay: $62.50 per stop
• Detention pay: $15 per hour (after 1 hour at stores, 2 hours at backhauls)
• Safety training pay: $20 per hour
• New hire training pay: $200 per day
• Holiday pay: $280 per day

Home Time & Schedule

• Daily home time
• Start times between 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
• Scheduled days off: Wednesday and Thursday
• 5-day workweek
• 6th day voluntary, but mandatory around major holidays

Equipment & Freight

• Automatic and manual day cab tractors
• 4853 refrigerated trailers
• Slip-seat operation (drivers may share trucks across shifts)
• Mostly no-touch freight
• Driver assist may be required at some locations
• Pallet jack training provided
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Uniforms provided and maintained

Operating Area

• Local deliveries within a 250-mile radius of Chester, NY
• Areas include:
• Hudson Valley
• Long Island
• Connecticut
• New Jersey
• Limited NYC routes (approximately 2025% of freight)
• New drivers will not run NYC until 6 months on the account and completion of required training

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience
• Must meet DOT physical and safety requirements
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from work
• Ability to assist with unloading if needed
• Willingness to work holidays when scheduled

Training & Orientation

• Paid training required
• Training pay: $200 per day
• Safety training paid at $20 per hour
• Orientation and reporting location: Chester, NY area

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO accrues from day one
• 6 paid holidays
• Holiday schedule:
• Thanksgiving Off
• Christmas Off
• New Years Not guaranteed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid online orientation
• Onsite management support
• Newer equipment (average fleet age ~3 years)

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