Local CDL-A Dedicated Driver – $100,000 Avg | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (West Haven, CT)

Job description

Dedicated Local CDL-A Driver (CT to NYC/NJ Route) – ~$1,900/Wk Avg ($5K Bonus) WHAT YOU EARN & GET: Solid Weekly Income: Earn an average of ~$1,750 to $1,925+ per week ( $86,000 to $99,500+ per year ) through mileage, activity pay, and daily attendance bonuses. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: First payment issued immediately after taking your first dispatch. Competitive Activity Rates: $0.50 to $0.54 CPM mileage pay (~1,380 miles/week) $50 daily rate for completing all scheduled workdays $19.00 – $31.50 per stop (Highest rates for NYC boroughs and Boston drops) $15/hr detention pay (after 1st hr) & $100 layover pay Hotel Coverage: Company-paid hotel room provided if an unexpected layover occurs. Full Benefits Suite: Day-1 PTO accrual, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage after 30 days, 401(k) with company match, 6 paid holidays ($160/day), 2 weeks paid parental leave, and free uniforms. WHAT THE SHIFT LOOKS LIKE: Daily Home Time: Start and finish your work shift every day at the West Haven, CT yard . Shift Window: Dispatch between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM (10 to 14-hour daily shifts). Work Schedule: Monday – Friday AND every other Saturday (5-day week with a 6th day required during peak/holiday periods). The Route: Travel from West Haven to Westfield, MA for early morning pickup (2 AM–4 AM), then deliver dedicated reefer loads into NYC Boroughs, Long Island, and NJ. WHAT IS REQUIRED: Class A CDL: Minimum 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience (3+ months driving in NYC boroughs preferred). Physical Unloading: Driver offload using electric or manual pallet jacks with liftgate equipment (1–3 pallets of fresh/frozen goods per stop; occasional hand offloading). Fleet Setup: Comfortable slip-seating automatic day cabs (no take-home equipment, no riders, no pets). Commute & Testing: Must have personal transport to the West Haven yard and pass standard DOT physical, urine, and hair follicle drug screens.