Pallet JackLiftgate Local 1950Wk

Transporting Logistics; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual from Day 1

Full health coverage after 30 days

401(k) company match

Free uniform account

Job summary

Transporting Logistics is hiring a Local Class A Driver for a Tri-State dedicated reefer operation based in West Haven, CT. Earn a stable weekly pay and sleep at home, with routes covering West Haven, NYC, Long Island, and NJ.

Expect a $5,000 sign-on bonus and earnings between $85k–$98.5k annually, with daily home time and a guaranteed schedule. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires valid CDL-A with limited tractor-trailer experience; expect 6-day workweeks during peak

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with 3+ months tractor-trailer experience (3+ months NYC borough experience preferred).
• Drug screening required: hair follicle and urine tests.

Skills

CDL-A

3+ months tractor-trailer experience

NYC borough experience preferred

Job description

Local Class A Driver – Tri-State Dedicated Reefer (West Haven, CT)

Tired of unpredictable OTR schedules keeping you away from home? Trade the long haul for steady local runs out of West Haven, CT.

You’ll average $1,700–$1,950 a week ($85k–$98.5k yearly), score a $5,000 sign-on bonus that starts paying out right after your first load, and still get to sleep in your own bed.

1. Pay & Financial Perks

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,700–$1,950 ($85,000–$98,500 annualized)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 total (payout starts immediately after 1st completed load)
• Base Mileage & Attendance: $0.50–$0.54 CPM (~1,380 weekly miles) + $50/day attendance rate
• Tiered Stop Rates: * $19.00–$20.50 (non-liftgate stops) * $23.00–$24.50 (non-NYC stops) * $30.00–$31.50 (NYC Boroughs & Boston)
• Additional Earnings: $15/hr detention (after 1st hour) | $100 per layover | $200/day orientation pay | $160 holiday pay (6 paid holidays/yr)

2. Schedule & Route Profile

• Base Terminal: Starts and ends daily at the West Haven, CT yard
• Operating Radius: 250 miles covering Westfield, MA, NYC Boroughs, Long Island, and NJ
• Shift Windows (12–14 hr daily shifts): * 1st Shift: Starts 01:30 AM–04:00 AM | Days off: Sunday + 1 weekday * 2nd Shift: Starts ~02:30 AM | Days off: Sunday + 1 weekday (never Monday)
• Peak Rules: Mandatory 6-day workweeks during holiday rushes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's off not guaranteed); occasional overnight hotel layovers

3. Workload, Freight & Equipment

• Daily Workflow: Pick up in Westfield, MA (2 AM–4 AM) for grocery deliveries & vendor backhauls | 20–25 stops/wk (1 primary load + short 2nd load if hours allow)
• Unloading Specs: Physical driver-assist using electric/manual pallet jacks & liftgates (1–3 pallets/stop; occasional hand offloads)
• Drop Locations: NYC (curbside), NJ (docks), Long Island (dock/curbside) | Pre-delivery calls required
• Equipment & Commute: Automatic day cabs w/ slip-seating (stay at yard; no take-home, pets, or riders) | Reliable personal vehicle required for commuting

4. Requirements & Benefits

• License & Experience: Valid CDL-A w/ 3+ months tractor-trailer experience (3+ months NYC borough experience preferred)
• Drug Screening: Mandatory pass on both hair follicle and urine drug tests
• Benefits Package: PTO accrual from Day 1 | Full health coverage after 30 days | 401(k) company match | Free account uniforms