CDL B Truck Driver Local No Weekends

Ryder•Amherst, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver in Amherst, New Hampshire. This local driving position delivers freight solo to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, with drivers home daily. The work uses a 26-foot stake truck and involves metal freight and load securement. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job and operates well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $29.50 per hour, with weekly pay of $1,353 or more. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, approximately 40–45 hours per week, and a 6:00–7:00 a.m. start time. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on the first day; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility; and employee discounts.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A or Class B experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year
Uniform allowance
Cell phone allowance
Boot allowance
401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver