Local CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver – East Granby, CT Yard
Job Basics & Terminal Location
- Location: East Granby, CT yard hub. Start and wrap up your shifts right here every day.
- Operation: Grocery runs heading out across NJ, CT, MA, VT, RI, and NH within a 250-mile zone.
- Equipment: Automatic day cabs hauling reefers (pulling roughly 1,865 miles a week). You'll handle light unloading using a pallet jack (typically 1 to 3 pallets per stop). You will need your own dependable ride to and from the yard daily.
Compensation & Pay Scale
- Annual Earnings: Drivers average around $95,000 gross per year.
- Mileage Pay: Ranges from $0.500 to $0.540 per mile.
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 limited-time bonus.
- Additional Pay & Extras:
- $50 daily shift bump (when completing all 5 scheduled days).
- $30 to $31.50 per drop for Boston and the NYC Boroughs.
- $23 to $24.50 per drop for all other stops.
- $100 layover pay, plus hotel rooms covered if necessary.
- Detention pay kicking in at $15 per hour after the first hour.
- $160 holiday pay.
- Orientation paid at $200 daily, alongside regular safety bonuses.
Schedule & Shift Details
- Home Time: Daily reset at home.
- Shift Length: Long 12- to 14-hour day shifts.
- Available Schedules: Pick from two options with a start window between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM:
- Option A: Sunday through Thursday.
- Option B: Tuesday through Saturday.
Hiring Requirements & Compliance
- Experience: At least 9 months of verified Class-A tractor-trailer driving history.
- Drug Screening: Pre-employment screening requires both a urine test and a hair follicle drug screen.
- Transportation: Must have reliable personal transportation to get to and from the yard each day.
Benefits & Extras
- Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts kicking in after 30 days.
- Time Off & Retirement: Paid time off begins accumulating on day one, plus a company-matched 401(k).
- Support: Local terminal management team on-site to help you out when needed.