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Posted August 23, 2026

CDL-A Local Driver | Westfield, MA | Home Daily | Earn $1,330-$1,350/Week

The Driving Desk
Westfield, MA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
CDL-A Local Driver | Westfield, MA | Home Daily | Earn $1,330–$1,350/Week


We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local shuttle position based in Westfield, Connecticut. This opportunity offers daily home time, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, no-touch shuttle freight, paid training, and excellent benefits.

Drivers shuttle refrigerated grocery trailers between distribution centers and relay yards while returning home after every shift.

Pay & Compensation
  • Average Weekly Earnings: $1,330–$1,350
  • Average Annual Earnings: $70,000
  • Mileage Pay: $0.50–$0.54 CPM
  • Daily Attendance Pay: $50 per day (when all scheduled days are worked)
  • Non-Liftgate Stop Pay: $19–$20.50 per stop
  • Non-NYC Stop Pay: $23–$24.50 per stop
  • Boston Stop Pay: $30–$31.50 per stop
  • Layover Pay: $100
  • Detention Pay: $15/hour after the first hour
  • Holiday Pay: $160 per eligible holiday
  • Safety Bonus Opportunities
  • Weekly direct deposit
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eligible drivers can receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with the first payment issued after the first dispatched load. Remaining payments are made according to the company's bonus schedule and eligibility requirements.

Home Time & Schedule
  • Home Daily
  • Schedule: Sunday through Thursday
  • Start Time: Approximately 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
  • Fridays and Saturdays off
  • Additional sixth workdays may be required during peak holiday periods
Job Responsibilities
  • Shuttle refrigerated grocery trailers between distribution centers and relay yards
  • Haul primarily drop-and-hook, no-touch freight
  • Complete approximately 5–10 shuttle runs per day
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Complete electronic logs and required DOT paperwork
  • Maintain safe, on-time deliveries
  • Occasionally assist with trailer moves, backhauls, or local store transfers as business needs require
Freight & Equipment
  • Frozen grocery freight
  • Reefer trailers
  • Automatic day cab tractors
  • Primarily drop-and-hook freight
  • No-touch shuttle operation
  • Slip-seat operation
  • Trucks remain at the terminal (no take-home trucks)
Operating Area

Drivers primarily operate between:

  • East Granby, CT
  • Westfield, MA
  • Milford, CT
  • West Haven, CT

Additional local store transfers and backhaul assignments may be available within approximately a 250-mile operating area.

No New York City deliveries are required for the primary shuttle assignment.

Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
  • Reliable transportation to and from the terminal
  • Ability to perform thorough pre-trip inspections
  • Strong safety record
  • Ability to pass background check, DOT drug screening, and employment verification
  • Good customer service and communication skills
  • Comfortable working afternoon and evening shifts
Benefits

Eligible full-time drivers receive:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation beginning on Day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid online orientation
  • Paid training ($200 per day)
  • Uniforms provided and maintained
  • Onsite management support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
Why Drivers Apply
  • Home every day
  • Earn $1,330–$1,350 per week
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • No-touch shuttle freight
  • Automatic day cabs
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Strong benefits package
  • Consistent local routes
  • No NYC deliveries on the primary shuttle route
Apply Today

If you have at least 3 months of Class A CDL experience and are looking for a local driving job with daily home time, consistent reefer shuttle freight, and competitive weekly pay, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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