CDL-A Touch Freight Driver – $1,900 Weekly Average
Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$1,600-$1,850/week
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Job Description
CDL-A Regional Touch Freight Driver | DOLLAR TREE - Windsor, CT
Earn $1,600–$1,850 per week delivering dedicated store freight from Windsor, CT throughout New England and surrounding states. This regional position offers weekly home time, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid ride-along training, and additional pay for trailer unloads, backhauls, and NYC borough deliveries.
Pay Details & Schedule
- Average Weekly Pay: $1,600–$1,850
- Advertised Annual Earnings: $104,000
- Top Performer Earnings: $2,500+ per week
- Base Mileage Pay: 0–11 months: $0.73; 1–2 years: $0.74; 2–3 years: $0.75; 3+ years: $0.76 per mile
- Additional Pay: $240 per fully unloaded trailer, $75 per backhaul, and $250 for NYC borough deliveries using 26-foot pup trailers
- All-In Pay: Up to $1.89 per mile, including base mileage pay and eligible additional earnings divided by miles
- Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 total — $250 on the first load, $250 at 30 days, $250 at 60 days, $500 at 90 days, $250 at 120 days, $250 at 150 days, and $750 at 180 days
- Home Time: Weekly for a 34-hour reset; weekend home time is not guaranteed
- Schedule: Night driving, weekends, and holidays required
- Training: 1–3 days of ride-along training at $150 per day
Job Details
- Dedicated regional store-delivery account
- Approximately 900 miles per week, averaging 3 loads
- Routes across CT, MA, NH, VT, NY, RI, and ME, within approximately 1,066 miles of Windsor, CT
- 100% touch freight: Live unloading at stores, moving boxes individually with rollers
- Occasional deliveries to additional discount-store locations
- Secure truck and trailer parking required; authorized parking is available at designated store or distribution-center locations
- Immediate dispatch to Windsor, CT upon hire for training
- On-site support available 24/7
- Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 10 years
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months
- Clean driving record
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- No SAP drivers
- Patience and strong customer-service skills
- Must be physically able to unload freight and handle touch-freight deliveries
- Must be available for night driving, weekends, and holidays
- Must bring two weeks' worth of supplies to orientation
- Must follow secure truck and trailer parking requirements
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FAQs About CDL-A Touch Freight Driver – $1,900 Weekly Average Jobs at Trucking Group UTAH
What is the work location for this position at Trucking Group UTAH?
This job at Trucking Group UTAH is located in Windsor, CT, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Trucking Group UTAH?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $1,600–$1,850 per week for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Trucking Group UTAH?
Trucking Group UTAH lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Trucking Group UTAH?
Trucking Group UTAH is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Trucking Group UTAH for this role?
Trucking Group UTAH offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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