CDL A Truck Driver - Home Weekends
About The Position
Class A CDL Truck Driver | Northeast Regional | Home Every Weekend | Premium Equipment Hiring Area: Hartford, CT If you're looking for a regional driving position that offers reliable miles without sacrificing home time, this opportunity is built around consistency. Drivers enjoy premium equipment, no-touch freight, and a full weekend at home while operating throughout established Northeast freight lanes. Regional Operation Freight moves between distribution centers across the Northeast using planned routes designed to minimize delays and maximize productive miles. The majority of freight is no-touch dry van, with only occasional live load appointments. Drivers interested in hauling hazmat freight may earn additional compensation, and endorsement reimbursement is available for qualified applicants. Dispatch works to keep freight organized so drivers can maintain steady miles while still getting home every weekend. Equipment Assigned Freightliner Cascadias manufactured in 2019 or newer feature automatic transmissions, APUs, refrigerators, DirectTV, SiriusXM, GPS navigation, 24-inch televisions, and 1,500-watt power inverters. Equipment is maintained regularly to support reliable operation. Application Process Once an application has been received, qualified drivers are contacted by recruiting to review qualifications, discuss the account, and begin the onboarding process. About Express Trucking Group Express Trucking Group partners with Class A CDL drivers throughout the United States by offering local, regional, and OTR opportunities backed by dependable freight, modern equipment, and experienced support teams dedicated to helping drivers succeed. Equal Employment Opportunity Express Trucking Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status recognized by law.
Requirements
- Class A CDL
- Reliable miles without sacrificing home time
- Operating throughout established Northeast freight lanes
- Mostly drop-and-hook freight
- Occasional live load appointments
- Qualified applicants for endorsement reimbursement
- Assigned Freightliner Cascadias manufactured in 2019 or newer
- Automatic transmissions
- APUs
- Refrigerators
- DirectTV
- SiriusXM
- GPS navigation
- 24-inch televisions
- 1,500-watt power inverters
- Class A CDL drivers
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat endorsement for additional compensation
- Endorsement reimbursement is available for qualified applicants
Responsibilities
- Operate Class A CDL truck for Northeast regional routes.
- Maintain consistent miles while ensuring home time every weekend.
- Handle mostly drop-and-hook, no-touch dry van freight.
- Complete occasional live load appointments.
- Potentially haul hazmat freight for additional compensation.
- Ensure equipment is maintained for reliable operation.
Benefits
- Average weekly earnings of $1,300–$1,500
- Home every weekend with a scheduled 48-hour reset
- 68–70 CPM with minimum pay protection
- Annual $3,500 bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Holiday pay
- Pet and rider policies
- Monthly truck washes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
