CDL A Truck Driver - OTR Refrigerated Reefer
Role Based in New Haven
The Opportunity
- FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity (New Haven)
- Hiring: Shaffer Trucking
- Worksite: New Haven Area
- New Haven needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with Shaffer Trucking.
Compensation
- Est. Earnings: $80k-$95k/yr ($84.25/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in New Haven.
Shaffer Trucking believes drivers deserve more. We work hard to ensure you earn top pay and great home time hauling refrigerated freight across the country. Run temperature-controlled loads of food and beverage products with newer reefer trailers and dedicated refrigerated lanes.
Reefer Driver pay and benefits:
- $0.62-$0.72 per mile based on experience
- Average $80,000-$95,000 first year
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Average 2,800-3,200 miles per week
- Late-model Volvo and Freightliner with APUs
- Refrigerated trailer maintenance handled in shop
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
- Pet and passenger programs
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months OTR experience
- Clean MVR
- Pass DOT physical and drug screen
- 21+ years of age
- No more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CDL A Truck Driver position pay at Shaffer Trucking?
This role offers a pay range of $80,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within New Haven.
Where is this CDL A Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in New Haven, CT. Shaffer Trucking has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in New Haven.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Shaffer Trucking typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this New Haven position.
What benefits does Shaffer Trucking offer for this position?
Shaffer Trucking provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
What does a typical day look like as a CDL A Truck Driver?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Shaffer Trucking delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the New Haven area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
