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Local CDL-A Truck Driver

bsd business consultingBuford, GA

yesterday

Occupations

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversLight Truck DriversDriver/Sales Workers

Industries

General Freight Trucking, LocalSpecialized Freight Trucking, LocalGeneral Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

$1,634 per week

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About the role

Job Type: Full-Time
Home Time: Daily
Average Annual Earnings: $83,600-$87,600
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Experience Required: Minimum 3 months CDL-A driving experience
Job Summary: 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.
Position Details: 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.
Pay Details:
  • Average annualized earnings: $83,600-$87,600 Weekly pay guarantee: $1,634 per week when requirements are met
  • Mileage pay: $0.68-$0.74 per mile
  • Stop pay: $28.50-$30 per stopNYC stop/load pay: $62.50 Detention pay: $15 per hour
  • Truck move pay: $50 New hire training pay: $200 per day
  • Safety training pay: $20 per hour
  • Holiday pay: $280 per day
Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for a limited time
Bonus eligibility requirements apply. Schedule Start time: 12:30 AM-1:30 AMSchedule options: Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday
Work week: 5 days, with a voluntary 6th day when available
Sixth days may be mandatory around major holidays, including Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and July 4th. Drivers should expect to work holidays if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday, unless the account is not operating that day.
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
  • EquipmentDay cab tractors
  • Automatic and manual trucks48', 51', and 53' reefer trailers
  • Slip-seat operation
  • Trucks cannot be taken home
  • Uniforms are provided and maintained by the account
The account will try to keep drivers in the same truck when possible, but drivers should expect slip seating.
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
Benefits:
  • Daily home time
  • Consistent dedicated freight
  • Onsite management
  • Paid online orientationPTO 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
Additional Information: This position supports a strong dedicated grocery account with steady freight, newer equipment, and experienced onsite management. Drivers should be comfortable working in a fast-paced delivery environment and providing dependable service to grocery customers throughout the region. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. BSD Business Consultinginfo@bsdrecruiting.com203-457-6554

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$1,634 per week

Experience level

Junior

Location

Buford, GA

Occupation

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Industry

General Freight Trucking, Local

Posted

yesterday

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