CDL-A Local Delivery Driver | Home Daily | CT

Job Description:
WEST HAVEN, CT LOCAL CDL-A
Position: Local CDL-A Driver
Job Type: Local / Dedicated
Hiring Area: Within 40 miles of West Haven, CT 06516
Driver Base: West Haven, CT
Home Time: Daily Home Time
Equipment: Automatic Day Cab
Trailer: 46', 48', 51' or 53' Reefer
Schedule: Early morning starts; typically 10–14 hour days
Orientation: Paid online orientation

PAY & EARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Drivers can earn through a combination of mileage and stop pay:

• Average annual earnings: $85,000
• CPM: $0.50–$0.54 per mile
• NYC borough stops: $30–$31.50 per stop
• Non-NYC stops: $23–$24.50 per stop
• Non-liftgate stops: $19–$20.50 per stop
• Boston deliveries: $30–$31.50 per stop
• Layover: $100
• Detention: $15/hour after the first hour
• New-hire training: $200/day
• Holiday pay: $160/day
• Daily rate: $50 if all scheduled days are worked
• Safety bonus opportunities available

WHAT THE DRIVER WILL DO
Drivers start and end their workday at the West Haven, CT yard.
The driver will:

• Pick up fresh and frozen grocery freight from the Westfield, MA facility.
• Deliver to supermarkets and distribution centers throughout NYC boroughs, Long Island and New Jersey.
• Expect regular deliveries into New York City boroughs.
• Make approximately 20–25 stops per week on average.
• Typically complete one long load per day, with an occasional shorter load if hours allow.
• Occasionally pick up return product or a backhaul to the distribution center.
• Support other local accounts when needed.

Typical Schedule
Drivers generally report to the West Haven yard between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM.
They then travel to the Westfield facility for an approximately 2:00–4:00 AM pickup window before beginning deliveries.
Typical workday: 10–14 hours.

FREIGHT & DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a hands-on grocery delivery position.
Freight includes frozen products, generally 1–3 pallets per stop.
Drivers will use:

• Electric pallet jack
• Manual pallet jack
• Liftgate

Drivers may also be required to perform piece-by-piece hand unloading when necessary.
Delivery Environment

• NYC: Most deliveries are curbside.
• New Jersey: Primarily dock deliveries.
• Long Island: May be curbside or dock.
• Driver must be comfortable making frequent stops and handling grocery freight.

NYC EXPERIENCE
Preferred: At least 3 months of previous driving and delivery experience throughout all NYC boroughs.

EQUIPMENT

• Automatic day cabs
• Reefer trailers
• 46', 48', 51' and 53' trailers
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Slip seating is required

The account will attempt to keep drivers in the same truck, but there is no guarantee. Drivers should expect to share a truck with a driver working the opposite shift.

HOME TIME & TRANSPORTATION
Home Daily
Drivers start and end their shifts at the West Haven yard.
Important:
Drivers must have reliable personal transportation to and from work every day.
The truck cannot be taken home.

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid CDL-A
• Local driver can commute to West Haven, CT
• Lives within approximately 40 miles of West Haven
• Comfortable with daily early-morning starts
• Comfortable working 10–14 hour days
• Comfortable making multiple grocery deliveries
• Comfortable unloading freight
• Comfortable using pallet jacks and liftgates
• Comfortable delivering in NYC
• Reliable transportation to/from the yard
• Willing to slip seat
• Willing to operate a truck that cannot be taken home
• Strong customer-service skills

Preferred Experience
3 months of NYC borough delivery experience
Job Requirements:

• Valid CDL-A license.
• Live within a 40-mile radius of West Haven, CT.
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the yard daily.
• Comfortable with early morning start times (12:00 AM–1:30 AM).
• Able to work 10–14-hour shifts.
• Willing to make regular deliveries throughout NYC boroughs, New Jersey, and Long Island.
• Comfortable unloading grocery freight using pallet jacks and liftgates.
• Able to perform occasional piece-by-piece hand unloading.
• Willing to slip seat and share a truck.
• Must be comfortable operating an automatic day cab that cannot be taken home.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Preferred: At least 3 months of delivery experience throughout all NYC boroughs.

Wage Range: 1500.00 - 1650.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, 401(k) with company match, PTO from day one, life insurance, disability benefits, and safety bonus opportunities.