JB:CDL-A Local Driver –Mileage Pay + Stop Pay

Salt City Trucking; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual day one

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

Mental health, family planning, leave,

Disability benefits

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a CDL‑A Local Grocery Driver to service a dedicated local grocery account. You will deliver dry groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within roughly 250 miles, including NYC boroughs, with multi‑stop loads and occasional backhauls.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, home daily, and opportunities for added earnings. PTO accrues from day one and a 401(k) with company match, plus health benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Able to unload freight using an electric pallet jack when needed.
• Reliable transportation to the account and solid customer-service skills.
• Clean driving record and valid DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dry groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within roughly 250 miles of Windsor Locks, CT.
• Handle multi-stop loads (2–3 stops per trailer) and occasional longer loads.
• Return-product pickups or backhauls to the distribution center.
• Operate liftgate trailers and newer day cabs; follow uniform and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer-service skills

Reliable

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Liftgate operation

Job description

CDL-A Local Grocery Driver - Windsor Locks, CT

Pay Details & Schedule

• Average Annual Gross: $90,000
• Average Weekly Gross: $1,750
• Top 10% of Earners: Up to $100,000 annually
• CPM $0.50 - $0.52 Per Mile
• Daily Rate: $85
• NYC Borough Stop Pay: $47.50 per stop
• Liftgate Stop Pay: $30 per stop
• Customer-Specific Stop Pay: $15 per stop
• Live Stop Pay: $17.50 per stop
• Drop & Hook Pay: $17.50 per drop
• Detention Pay: $15 per hour
• Holiday Pay: $160 per day
• Off-Account Work: $160-$450 per day
• Refused Delivery Pay: $15-$47.50 per occurrence
• New-Hire Training: $200 per day
• Trainer Pay: $50-$75 per day
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Start time around 3:00 AM
• Optional 6th day available for additional earnings
• Home daily; Holiday work required when scheduled and when the account operates

Job Details

• Dedicated local grocery delivery account
• Deliver dry groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers within approximately 250 miles of Windsor Locks, CT
• Delivery territory includes NYC boroughs and Long Island, NJ, MA, VT, RI, NH, ME, PA, and parts of upstate NY
• Daily NYC borough deliveries should be expected
• Multi-stop loads, typically 2-3 stops per trailer
• Usually one long load per day, with occasional additional short loads when hours permit
• Return-product pickups or backhauls to the distribution center
• 45-, 48-, 51-, and 53-foot trailers; NYC deliveries use liftgate trailers
• Newer automatic day cabs, generally three years old or newer
• Slip-seat operation; trucks cannot be taken home
• Electric pallet jacks used for unloading when needed
• Uniforms provided

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Able to unload freight using an electric pallet jack when needed
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the account
• Strong customer-service skills
• Flexibility to support other local accounts as needed
• Availability to work scheduled holidays when the account operates
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers

Benefits

• PTO accrual starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days
• Mental health, family planning, leave, and disability benefits