CDL-A Truck Driver

The Driving Desk
  • East Brunswick, New Jersey
  • $40 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a dedicated semi-local driving position based near Monroe Township and East Brunswick, New Jersey.

This opportunity offers average weekly earnings of $1,760–$1,770, weekly home time, no-touch freight, and a limited-time $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers.

Drivers transport general merchandise from distribution centers to retail locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

This is a dedicated operation with consistent freight, assigned automatic trucks, and additional opportunities to earn activity-based pay.

30 driver openings are currently listed.

Pay & Compensation

  • Average Weekly Earnings: $1,760–$1,770
  • Annualized Earnings: Approximately $90,000
  • Mileage Pay: $0.68 per mile
  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for a limited time, subject to eligibility
  • Weekly Attendance Bonus: Up to $100, subject to qualification
  • Live Load/Unload Pay: $40 per qualifying load
  • Drop-and-Hook Pay: $25 per qualifying stop
  • Detention Pay: $40 per hour after two hours
  • New-Hire Training Pay: $200 per day
  • Safety Training Pay: $20 per hour
  • Holiday Pay: $160 per eligible holiday
  • Additional activity-based pay for qualifying support assignments

Annualized earnings reflect results achieved by drivers in this position over a previous 6–12-month period. Actual earnings vary based on mileage, stops, assignments, and qualifying bonuses.

Schedule & Home Time

  • Home Weekly
  • 34-hour reset at home
  • Thursday through Monday work schedule
  • PM shift
  • Tuesday and Wednesday generally off
  • Weekend work required
  • Five scheduled workdays per week
  • Holiday work may be required depending on operational needs
  • Drivers must be flexible with assigned routes and delivery schedules

Important: This is a Thursday–Monday position. Drivers must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays.

Job Responsibilities

  • Transport general merchandise to retail distribution and store locations.
  • Pick up preloaded trailers from distribution centers.
  • Complete scheduled deliveries throughout the Northeast.
  • Perform drop-and-hook trailer exchanges.
  • Complete live load and unload appointments when assigned.
  • Pick up third-party backhaul freight when required.
  • Operate throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
  • Follow assigned delivery schedules and meet customer service expectations.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Maintain accurate driving and delivery records.
  • Communicate with dispatch rega

Numbers & Facts

LocationEast Brunswick, New Jersey

Skills

  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Delivery Drivingunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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