Local CDL-A Truck Driver
About The Position
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. 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.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
