OTR Dry van Company driver (W-2) Job in Hamden, CT by HMD Trucking

Requirements

• 1 year of CDL-A OTR experience
• No DUI/DWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 3 moving violations or 3 preventable accidents
• No excessive speeding (over 21 mph) in the last 3 years
• Must be above 23 years old at the time of applying

Benefits

• CPM $0.65 base + $0.10 CPM safety/productivity bonus
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Home time: 2 weeks out, 2 nights home
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matching contributions available
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time to recharge with our flexible PTO policy
• Clean Inspection Bonus: $100
• Referral Bonus: $2000
• Extra Stops: $50 per additional stop
• Empty Miles: Paid at the same CPM as loaded miles
• Detention Pay: $15 per hour after the first 2 hours
• Layover Pay: $100 for every 24 hours
• Orientation Pay: $150

Vacancy description

Serve as a solo OTR CDL-A dry van operator based in Hamden, CT, transporting freight coast-to-coast. Responsibilities include safe operation, load securement, electronic logging and timely delivery coordination with dispatch. HMD provides late-model tractors (under 3 years) equipped with APUs, inverters and sleepers alongside reliable in-house maintenance. Compensation begins at 65 CPM with weekly averages near 2,500 miles and various bonus programs; drivers receive biweekly home time and comprehensive benefits.

What you'll do:

• Safely drive assigned long-haul routes in a company tractor
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections and maintain accurate ELD logs
• Ensure proper cargo securement and communication with dispatch

Qualifications:

• Valid CDL-A and at least 12 months of verifiable driving experience