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CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Connecticut

Sweet Express LLC
Connecticut
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Start: ASAP

Description

Company Driver | Dry Van
Location: Connecticut
Company: Sweet Express LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Route Type: otr
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We’ve recently added a large number of new 2026 trucks to our fleet, giving drivers access to the latest, well-equipped equipment. As part of a family-oriented group of companies, we’re committed to integrity, second chances, and putting people before profits. We provide stable dry van freight, modern equipment, and highly rewarding pay packages for safety-focused CDL-A drivers.

Company Driver (W-2) Highlights

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to 56 CPM (based on experience) with consistent average weekly mileage of 2,700–3,300 miles. 
  • 70% Drop and Hook ~ 70% Contracted/Customer Freight
  • Home Time: Flexible tiered options that reward longer runs — 14 days out / 2 days home, up to 12 weeks out / 10 days home.
  • Running Area: All 48 states with no forced dispatch to NYC.
  • Equipment: 2020-2026 Kenworths, Freightliners, and Internationals — fully equipped with APUs, refrigerators, and ELD tablets. Governed at a comfortable 70 mph.
  • Additional Pay: Breakdown/Layover ($100 per day after the first 24 hours), Detention ($15 per hour after 2–3 hours), and Stop Pay.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive elected benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance (starting the 1st of the month following hire). PTO available.
  • Pet & Rider Policy Available

Lease Purchase Owner Operator (1099) – MTE Leasing Highlights

  • High Earnings Potential: Keep 80% of gross on every load with top drivers earning up to $300,000 annually.
  • Low Entry Cost: Flexible payment plans and 0% interest options available (no credit check).
  • Fleet: Late-model trucks (2020–2025) including Kenworths, Freightliners, and Internationals, with new units continuously added.
  • Bonuses & Perks: $500 bonus 30 days post-hire, $500 bonus for every 10,000 loaded miles, plus full access to safety inspection bonuses, Love’s fuel, parts, maintenance, and tire discounts.
  • Freedom & Support: Be your own boss with flexible home time. Run under Sweet Express authority with weekly settlements and full back-office support (plates, IFTA, etc. at cost).
  • Pet & Rider Policy Available

Requirements

  • Must have 3 months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience pulling 48-53ft trailers (Class A) 
  • Must have a valid CDL-A
  • Must have a valid DOT medical card
  • SAP Applicants must be completed with Step 5 of the RTD process
  • Must be able to pass a road test
  • Must be able to pass a DOT drug screen 

Sweet Express LLC's Benefits

General Perks

  • Lease/Purchase Available: "Earn 80% of each load ~ Kenworths, Freightliners, & Internationals"
  • Training Available
  • Types of Runs: "OTR - All 48 states"
  • Time Away from Home: "14 days out / 2 days home with additional options to accrue home time"
  • Rider Program: "Up to 1 rider; $40/month for insurance purposes"
  • Pets: "Up to 1 dog may be authorized; $400 fee ($50/week until paid in full)"
  • SAP Friendly: "Must be completed with Step 5 of the Return-to-Duty process for consideration"

Benefits

  • Cost Driver Benefits: "Benefits start the 1st of the month post-hire"
  • Medical: "Priority Health"
  • Dental: "Delta Dental"
  • Vision: "Offered"
  • Retirement: "401K offered"

Bonuses

  • Lay Over Pay: "$100/day after the first 24 hours"
  • Breakdown Pay: "$100/day after the first 24 hours"
  • Extra Pickup: "1st leg = $30 ~ 2nd-3rd leg = $40 ~ 4th (or more) = $50"