CDL-A Local Driver | Hartford, CT| Home Daily | Earn $1,330–$1,350/Week

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local shuttle position based in Hartford, Connecticut. This opportunity offers daily home time, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, no-touch shuttle freight, paid training, and excellent benefits.

Drivers shuttle refrigerated grocery trailers between distribution centers and relay yards while returning home after every shift.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings:$1,330–$1,350
• Average Annual Earnings:$70,000
• Mileage Pay:$0.50–$0.54 CPM
• Daily Attendance Pay:$50 per day (when all scheduled days are worked)
• Non-Liftgate Stop Pay:$19–$20.50 per stop
• Non-NYC Stop Pay:$23–$24.50 per stop
• Boston Stop Pay:$30–$31.50 per stop
• Layover Pay:$100
• Detention Pay:$15/hour after the first hour
• Holiday Pay:$160 per eligible holiday
• Safety Bonus Opportunities
• Weekly direct deposit

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eligible drivers can receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with the first payment issued after the first dispatched load. Remaining payments are made according to the company's bonus schedule and eligibility requirements.

Home Time & Schedule

• Home Daily
• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday
• Start Time: Approximately 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Fridays and Saturdays off
• Additional sixth workdays may be required during peak holiday periods

Job Responsibilities

• Shuttle refrigerated grocery trailers between distribution centers and relay yards
• Haul primarily drop-and-hook, no-touch freight
• Complete approximately 5–10 shuttle runs per day
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Complete electronic logs and required DOT paperwork
• Maintain safe, on-time deliveries
• Occasionally assist with trailer moves, backhauls, or local store transfers as business needs require

Freight & Equipment

• Frozen grocery freight
• Reefer trailers
• Automatic day cab tractors
• Primarily drop-and-hook freight
• No-touch shuttle operation
• Slip-seat operation
• Trucks remain at the terminal (no take-home trucks)

Operating Area

Drivers primarily operate between:

• East Granby, CT
• Westfield, MA
• Milford, CT
• West Haven, CT

Additional local store transfers and backhaul assignments may be available within approximately a 250-mile operating area.

No New York City deliveries are required for the primary shuttle assignment.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
• Reliable transportation to and from the terminal
• Ability to perform thorough pre-trip inspections
• Strong safety record
• Ability to pass background check, DOT drug screening, and employment verification
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working afternoon and evening shifts

Benefits

Eligible full-time drivers receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation beginning on Day 1
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Paid online orientation
• Paid training ($200 per day)
• Uniforms provided and maintained
• Onsite management support
• Mental health and wellness benefits

Why Drivers Apply

• Home every day
• Earn $1,330–$1,350 per week
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• No-touch shuttle freight
• Automatic day cabs
• Paid orientation and training
• Strong benefits package
• Consistent local routes
• No NYC deliveries on the primary shuttle route

Apply Today

If you have at least 3 months of Class A CDL experience and are looking for a local driving job with daily home time, consistent reefer shuttle freight, and competitive weekly pay, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.