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$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
High Demand
Local Truck Driver Jobs in Connecticut
Browse local trucking positions across Connecticut with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$57,000 - $86,000
Demand Level
High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Local Trucking in Connecticut
Connecticut's dense metro areas and extensive terminal networks create strong demand for local CDL drivers. LTL carriers, food service distributors, and e-commerce fulfillment centers offer home-daily positions with hourly pay and overtime. Driver demand for local positions in Connecticut is high, with many employers offering sign-on bonuses and overtime pay to attract qualified CDL holders.
Top Companies Hiring Local Drivers in CT
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ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Dayton Freight Lines
$60,000 - $90,000Local, Regional, LTL
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Connecticut
Each of these is a live posting with the pay, home time and requirements set out in full. Applying takes about a minute.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$68,500 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Local Jobs in Connecticut
Hartford
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New Haven
Connecticut
Stamford
Connecticut
Waterbury
Connecticut
Key Freight Routes in Connecticut
1
I-95 (coastal corridor NYC to Providence)
2
I-84 (Hartford to NY and MA)
3
I-91 (Hartford to Springfield/Vermont)
Requirements for Local Driving in CT
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B license depending on vehicle class
- 1+ year CDL experience preferred for most positions
- Clean MVR and no DUI/DWI convictions
- DOT physical card and current medical certification
- Ability to handle touch freight (loading/unloading) at many positions
- Familiarity with urban driving and dock operations
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Local Trucking Jobs in Connecticut — FAQs
How much do local truck drivers make in Connecticut?
Local truck drivers in Connecticut earn $57,000 - $86,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. Pay rates in Connecticut run above the national average due to higher cost of living and dense freight markets. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most local trucking jobs?
The largest metro areas in Connecticut have the highest concentration of local CDL positions. LTL terminals, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and food distribution operations cluster around major population centers. Industrial parks and intermodal yards in these cities employ hundreds of local drivers for daily pickup and delivery routes.
Are trucking companies in Connecticut hiring local drivers in 2026?
Yes — local driver demand in Connecticut is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in Connecticut are actively recruiting local drivers with competitive pay packages and benefits to fill open positions. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in CT.