CDLA SemiLocal Driver NoTouch Freight Home Most Days

Salt City Trucking; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A semi-local truck driver for a furniture account based in Norwich, CT. You will haul no-touch furniture freight between distribution centers across CT and NY, averaging about 2,000 miles weekly with night routes and home most days.

The role offers strong pay with a $90,000 annual base and a $10,000 bonus, along with excellent home-time and route stability. Night shifts begin around 5:00 PM, with occasional 6th day peaks during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT requirements.
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience.
• No SAP drivers.
• Comfort with overnight travel and night driving.
• Willing to support other accounts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-local routes in CT/NY and Long Island.
• Deliver furniture between Bob's Furniture distribution centers.
• Maintain 2,000 miles per week with no-touch freight.
• Perform drop-and-hook operations and use automatic sleeper trucks.
• Be available to support other regional accounts when needed.

Skills

Night driving

Overnight travel

Drop-and-hook

Safety focused

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

Automatic sleeper trucks

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver - Furniture Account | $90K + $10K Bonus

Join a dedicated semi-local driving position based in Norwich, CT, hauling no-touch furniture freight between distribution centers. Earn competitive pay plus a $10,000 bonus while averaging approximately 2,000 miles per week, running consistent night routes, and getting home most days.

Pay Details

$90,000.00 per year

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,731
• $10,000 Bonus
• $15.50 per stop
• $24 per live load or live unload
• $50 per truck move
• $15.00-$15.50 per hour for safety classes and miscellaneous work
• $200-$300 for outsourced work supporting other accounts

Job Details

• Dedicated semi-local position based in Norwich, CT
• Operate throughout Connecticut and New York, including Long Island
• Deliver furniture between Bob's Furniture distribution centers
• Average approximately 2,000 miles per week
• 100% no-touch freight
• Primarily drop-and-hook operations
• Average 8 loads per week
• Average 9-12 stops per week
• Assigned automatic sleeper trucks
• Trucks must remain at the account during time off
• Drivers may occasionally be called upon to support other regional accounts
• Support freight is also no-touch and may run throughout New England and into the boroughs of New York City
• Drivers must have reliable personal transportation to and from the account daily

Shift Details

• Monday-Friday schedule

• Night driving position with start times around 5:00 PM

• Drivers should expect to be out overnight approximately 2-3 nights per week

• During peak periods (March-April, July-August, November, and December), drivers must be willing to work a 6th day

• Holiday schedule:

  • Thanksgiving: Off
  • Christmas: Off
  • New Year's: Time off not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience
• No SAP drivers
• Must be comfortable with overnight travel and night driving
• Must be willing to support other accounts when needed
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the account is required
• Must meet all DOT, company, and account-specific hiring requirements
• Safe driving record required