CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $96,542/Year Excellent Benefits - West Haven Connecticut

Company: Shaffer Trucking
Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Posted On: 03/18/2026

Job Description Shaffer Trucking is Now Hiring CDL-A Company Drivers Top 50% Average $96,542 per Year Annual Profit Sharing - Leading Pay Plus Carrier Great Pay & Benefits: Starting pay: 63 to 66 CPM - depending on experience Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) No-cost rider policy Safe driver productivity bonus Fleet Information: Annual pay: Top 50% average $96,542 per year Weekly pay: Top 50% average $1,856 per week Home time: 21 days out & 3.5 days home Fleet type: Refrigerated Job type: Company, National OTR Benefits of Joining Shaffer Trucking: Leading pay plus carrier Industry-leading benefits 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018 Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025 Guaranteed detention pay Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats Increased cruise speed Paid orientation: $120 per day Industry-leading CSA scores Average equipment age of 2 years Dedicated dispatch 24/7 About Shaffer: Founded in 1937, Shaffer Trucking has an over 80-year history of excellence. Joining the Crete Carrier family in 1974, the two companies, along with Hunt Transportation, have become one of the nation’s largest privately owned transportation companies. Shaffer specializes in temperature-sensitive freight and is a premier carrier for the candy and confectionery industry. At Shaffer Trucking, our drivers are our most valuable asset. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry, with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do with our competition. We take pride in our relationship with our drivers. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Qualifications: Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver’s license At least 1 year of experience No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years No CDL violations in the last year Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years Start Driving with Shaffer Trucking - Apply Now! More...

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