Operation: Dedicated local support fleet operating out of the West Haven yard while servicing the North Hatfield hub. Daily start and end point is the West Haven yard (personal commuter transportation to the yard is required daily).
Numbers & Facts
Location
East Hartford, CT
Salary
$100,000–$110,000 Per Year
Description
Local CDL-A Dedicated Driver – West Haven, CT Yard
Job Basics & Terminal Location
Base Location: West Haven yard facility located at 4 Industry Drive, West Haven, CT.
Operation: Dedicated local support fleet operating out of the West Haven yard while servicing the North Hatfield hub.
Equipment: Tractor-trailer units equipped with lift-gates. Daily start and end point is the West Haven yard (personal commuter transportation to the yard is required daily).
Compensation & Pay Scale
Annual Earnings: Estimated between $100,000 and $110,000 gross per year.
Mileage Pay: $0.52 to $0.56 per mile.
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 total bonus payout.
Accessorial & Daily Pay:
$50 per day shift rate (contingent on completing all 5 scheduled workdays).
$42 per stop inside NYC Boroughs.
$45 lift-gate pay.
$21 drop-and-hook pay.
Detention compensation paid in 15-minute increments.
Safety orientation pay at $20 per hour.
Schedule & Shift Details
Dispatch Times: Early morning dispatches starting between 01:30 AM and 04:00 AM.
Shift Length: Daily shifts averaging 12 to 14 hours.
Days Off: Split days off consisting of Sunday plus one designated weekday (guaranteed not to be Monday). Note: Mandatory 6-day workweeks apply during peak holiday shipping seasons.
Hiring Requirements & Compliance
Experience: Minimum of 9 months of verified Class-A tractor-trailer experience.
Drug Testing: Pre-employment screening requiring both a hair follicle test and a urine drug screen.
Transportation: Drivers must have reliable personal transportation to commute to and from the West Haven yard daily.
Benefits & Extras
Insurance: Corporate healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision coverage effective after 30 days.
Time Off & Retirement: PTO accrues starting on day one; 401(k) company matching available.