Class A Local Driver - 2000wk after taxes

Blue Trucking; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical insurance

VSP vision insurance

Referral bonus program: $1,500

Job summary

Blue Trucking is seeking a Class A Local Driver for a regional dry bulk freight role with weekly home time. You’ll drive 2000–2400 miles per week, depart Sunday or Monday, and return Friday or Saturday, with paid orientation and training.

Expect a regional operating area, training on pneumatic tank equipment, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and vision insurance. Parking at secure site required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• TWIC card required.
• At least six months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience, or at least 12 months in the previous three years.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
• No pets or passengers permitted.

Responsibilities

• Haul pneumatic dry bulk freight on regional routes.
• Assist with loading and offloading cargo.
• Adhere to company safety policies and driving regulations.

Skills

CDL-A

Regional driving

Safety mindset

Drug screening compliance

Tools

TWIC card

Job description

Class A Local Driver - 2000wk after taxes (Full Time)
Job Type: Driving

We are hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for a regional dry van position drop and hook freight on dedicated accounts.

PAY & MILES

• Average pay: Approximately $1,800 gross per week
• Average mileage: 2,0002,400 miles per week
• Consistent regional freight
• Paid orientation and training

SCHEDULE & HOME TIME

• Depart Sunday evening or Monday morning
• Return Friday evening or Saturday morning
• Home every week

RUNNING AREA

Regional routes through your home state and neighboring states
Drivers remain within a consistent regional operating area

FREIGHT & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pneumatic dry bulk freight
• Hauling cement, sand, and limestone
• Drivers assist with loading
• Drivers are responsible for offloading the product
• Training on pneumatic tank equipment is provided

EQUIPMENT

2020 and newer Mack and International trucks
Governed at 65 MPH on the pedal and 68 MPH on cruise

PARKING

Truck must be parked at a secure location approved by management

PAID ORIENTATION & TRAINING

Orientation begins on Monday and includes an online portion followed by onsite and road training.

Online orientation:

• Approximately 2.53 hours
• Around 3132 online tasks
• Upload of CDL, medical card, and Social Security card
• Policy review and acceptance
• Required training videos
• Pre-employment drug screening
• $200 paid after completion and hire, included on the first Friday paycheck following hire

Onsite training:

• Approximately five days
• 1.52 days of classroom instruction
• Standard driver road test
• Introduction to pneumatic tank equipment
• Initial hands-on training
• Paid at $120 per day

Additional road training:

• Approximately 57 days at the drivers home terminal
• Paid at $120 per day

TRAVEL, LODGING & MEALS

• Travel provided by plane or rental car
• Mileage reimbursement may be available within the companys current limit
• Private, single-occupancy hotel room provided
• Breakfast and lunch provided

BENEFITS

• BCBS medical insurance
• VSP vision insurance
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

REFERRAL BONUS

• Earn a $1,500 driver referral bonus:
• $750 paid when the referred driver is hired
• $750 paid after the referred driver completes 90 days

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• TWIC card required
• At least six months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience
• OR
• At least 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the previous three years
• Must complete the required pre-employment drug screening
• No pets or passengers permitted