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CDL-A OTR Truck Driver — $1,200–$1,500/Week, Home Every 7–10 Days

Hartford, CT Posted Sep 8, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • OTR

Pay

$1,200 - $1,500/wk

Location
Hartford, CT
Equipment
Dry Van
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company is looking for a CDL-A driver for an OTR position mostly running east of I-35, with no-touch freight and 90% drop and hook. You'll be out 7 to 10 days at a time before heading home.

Pay

  • Earn $1,200 to $1,500 per week
  • $200 onboarding pay once you start your first load
  • Orientation pay of $100 per day over the 3-day process
  • Referral bonus available
  • Layover and detention pay included

Home time

  • Home every 7 to 10 days, with a 34-48 hour reset

What you'll haul

  • Dry van trailer, no-touch freight, about 90% drop and hook
  • Average weekly mileage of 2,500 to 3,000 miles
  • Routes mainly run east of I-35, though you may be sent outside that zone depending on customer needs
  • Newer, high-quality tractors equipped with an inverter and refrigerator
  • Qualcomm e-logs used for tracking
  • Rider policy in place, and teams are welcome — bring your own partner or we'll help match you with one
  • 24/7 support team available
  • Possible path to become a mentor or move into a dedicated lane if one opens up in your area

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • At least 3 to 6 months of tractor-trailer experience within the past year
  • At least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years
  • Current DOT medical card
  • 12 consecutive months of safe driving required to avoid safety-related termination
  • Clean record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse, with no violations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation

Getting started

  • Orientation is done remotely, with your physical completed near your home before you pick up your assigned truck
  • After orientation, you'll be sent to the nearest terminal for your truck assignment
  • A hotel room is provided the night before you head out, along with lunch the next day
  • Travel, lodging and meals during orientation are covered, and you'll be paid $100 per day across the 3-day process

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