Class A Local Truck Driver - Daily Home Reset & Great Pay

Herman N Logistics; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Layover pay

Detention pay

Holiday pay

Orientation pay

Hotel rooms covered

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision after 30 days

Job summary

Herman N Logistics in East Granby, CT is seeking a local CDL-A dedicated truck driver for grocery runs within a 250-mile zone across NJ, CT, MA, VT, RI, and NH. You will operate automatic day cabs hauling reefers, with 12–14 hour shifts and daily home time at the yard.

Earn about $95,000 gross per year with mileage pay between $0.50 and $0.54 per mile, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus, daily shift bump, drop pay, layover pay, detention, and hotel stays when needed.

Qualifications

• At least 9 months of verified Class-A tractor-trailer driving history.
• Pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screens.
• Reliable transportation to the yard daily.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic day cabs hauling reefers across a 250-mile zone.
• Perform grocery deliveries with light unloading (1–3 pallets) at stops using a pallet jack.
• Maintain daily home time at the East Granby, CT yard with long 12–14 hour shifts.

Skills

Class-A CDL

9+ months experience

Safe driving

Job description

Local CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver – East Granby, CT Yard

Job Basics & Terminal Location

• Location: East Granby, CT yard hub. Start and wrap up your shifts right here every day.
• Operation: Grocery runs heading out across NJ, CT, MA, VT, RI, and NH within a 250-mile zone.
• Equipment: Automatic day cabs hauling reefers (pulling roughly 1,865 miles a week). You'll handle light unloading using a pallet jack (typically 1 to 3 pallets per stop). You will need your own dependable ride to and from the yard daily.
  

Compensation & Pay Scale

• Annual Earnings: Drivers average around $95,000 gross per year.
• Mileage Pay: Ranges from $0.500 to $0.540 per mile.
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 limited-time bonus.
• Additional Pay & Extras:
  
  • $50 daily shift bump (when completing all 5 scheduled days).
  • $30 to $31.50 per drop for Boston and the NYC Boroughs.
  • $23 to $24.50 per drop for all other stops.
  • $100 layover pay, plus hotel rooms covered if necessary.
  • Detention pay kicking in at $15 per hour after the first hour.
  • $160 holiday pay.
  • Orientation paid at $200 daily, alongside regular safety bonuses.
    

Schedule & Shift Details

• Home Time: Daily reset at home.
• Shift Length: Long 12- to 14-hour day shifts.
• Available Schedules: Pick from two options with a start window between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM:
• • Option A: Sunday through Thursday.
  • Option B: Tuesday through Saturday.
    

Hiring Requirements & Compliance

• Experience: At least 9 months of verified Class-A tractor-trailer driving history.
• Drug Screening: Pre-employment screening requires both a urine test and a hair follicle drug screen.
• Transportation: Must have reliable personal transportation to get to and from the yard each day.
  

Benefits & Extras

• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts kicking in after 30 days.
• Time Off & Retirement: Paid time off begins accumulating on day one, plus a company-matched 401(k).
• Support: Local terminal management team on-site to help you out when needed.