What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Regional Driver position at albanytrucking?
Pay: $1,475 to $1,745 per week | Freight: Truckload and multi-stop/LTL temperature-controlled freight
Home Time: Weekly, 34-hour reset | Location: Bridgeport, CT 06604
• Home weekly for a 34-hour reset
• Steady freight across established running lanes
• Average 2,087 miles; top 50% average 2,697 miles
• Modern Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft equipment
Consistent freight movement and dependable route planning give CDL-A truck drivers steady opportunities to build miles throughout the week while maintaining regular home time. Drivers run primarily through the Midwest and east of I-35, with routes occasionally extending outside the primary running area and throughout all 48 states.
Drivers haul truckload and multi-stop/LTL temperature-controlled freight. The combination of established lanes and varied freight helps maintain steady mileage opportunities throughout the week. NYC and the five boroughs are not forced dispatch, so drivers are not required to take loads into those areas.
The Perks
Pay is $1,475 to $1,745 per week. Per-diem and a weekly guarantee are also offered, providing additional consistency as drivers build miles throughout the week.
• Drivers average 2,087 miles
• Top 50% of drivers average 2,697 miles
• Major medical benefits
• 401(k) and vacation time
Fleet
Drivers operate primarily 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 Ultralofts, along with a limited number of Kenworth T680s. Assigned equipment includes features designed for comfort and convenience while on the road.
• APUs - primarily Thermo King, with some Carrier units
• Refrigerators and power inverters
• Governed at 70 mph on cruise and pedal
• Outward-facing cameras only
The 2021-2024 trucks are equipped with PACCAR motors.
CDL-A Truck Driver Orientation
Orientation is held in De Pere, WI, for three days, with classes beginning Mondays and Wednesdays.
• $125 per day during orientation
• Transportation, hotel, and lunch provided
• ELD and Geotab training
• Road test and functional assessment
Albany Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
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