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Class A Truck Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$40,144 / year median in Connecticut
-9% projected decline
Job Description
▶ Apply Class A Truck Driver Eastford, Connecticut
- Posted on July 31, 2026 Published By Joyce DeCristoforo Trillium Drivers is looking for Class A Drivers in the Eastford, CT area!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver and pick up tractor-trailers containing wooden pallets within certain miles.
- Expected to make a certain number of deliveries.
- Expected to work 50+ hours/week.
- Will be driving a double axle truck with a 53' trailer.
- Complete paperwork at customer site verifying delivery and retrieval of pallets.
- Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
- Submit reports after trips indicating truck conditions.
- Maintain driver log through ELD according to
U.S. DOT
(FMSCA) regulations in- locations where required.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 23 years of age.
- Must Possess a valid Class A license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
- Must pass a DOT Physical from a nationally registered DOT approved physician.
- Has not ever been disqualified to drive.
- Can successfully complete a DOT road test.
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
- 1-year CDL-A driving experience within past 3 years.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to maneuver vehicle in difficult situations such as narrow passageways.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50-75 pound and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot and stand for entire shift of varying lengths in time. Frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes).
- Clean MVR.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.