Job Overview
This Local Truck Driver position offers daily home time, consistent schedules, and strong earning potential while delivering fresh and frozen groceries to supermarkets and distribution centers throughout New England. Drivers operate modern automatic day cabs on a low-turnover account with reliable freight, predictable routes, and a strong work/life balance. This role is ideal for drivers seeking stable, long-term local employment with competitive pay and full benefits.

Pay Details

Weekly average: $2,115
Estimated yearly earnings: ~$110,000 based on recent driver averages
Home Time

Home daily
Schedule: Monday–Friday plus every other Saturday
Exact home time
Experience Required

Minimum 3 months of verifiable driving experience

Job Details

Operating radius: 250 miles
Miles per week: Approximately 1,600
Freight: Fresh and frozen groceries
Trailers: 46′, 48′, 51′, and 53′ refrigerated trailers
Loads per week: Approximately 10
Stops per week: 15–20
Loads per day: 2 loads per day or 1 long load
Multi-stop deliveries (2–3 stops per load)
Return product or backhaul from final stop

Equipment

Automatic day cabs assigned
Average equipment age: Approximately 3 years
Trucks cannot be taken home during time off

Pay & Compensation

Base pay: $0.53–$0.61 CPM (based on experience)
Daily incentive: $50 per day ($250 total when all 5 days are worked)
Stop pay: $22.50 per stop
Detention pay: $15 per hour after 1 hour
Layover pay: $100 per day (weather or unforeseen delays)
Holiday pay: $160 per day
Safety training pay: $20 per hour
New hire training pay: $200 per day

Schedule & Shift

Start times between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM
Monday–Friday schedule plus every other Saturday
Drivers may work holidays if scheduled and the account is running
Unload & Driver Assist

Combination of no-touch and assisted unload
Driver unload required at some locations
Pallet jack training provided
Drivers may assist nearby accounts as needed
Strong customer service skills required
Special Requirements

REAL ID CDL recommended for deliveries to military bases
Personal transportation required to and from the work location
Account Highlights

Local New England routes
Chain-store delivery model
Consistent schedules and reliable freight
Strong work/life balance
Low turnover account
Approximately 15% higher W-2 averages since account launch
Pay increases with experience
Family-style team culture

Holiday Schedule

Thanksgiving: Off
Christmas: Off
New Year’s Day: Not guaranteed
Benefits

PTO accrues from day one
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
Life insurance options
Mental health and disability benefits
Paid online orientation
Onsite management support

Orientation & Onboarding

Direct-to-work orientation model
No travel to a terminal
No overnight hotel stays
Local drug screen testing
Paid online training (approximately 5 hours total)
Drivers complete required paperwork and training online before reporting to their assigned location

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