Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder • Bloomfield, CT

29d • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Bloomfield, CT — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to the New England Region, including CT, NH, VT, RI, ME, MA, PA, and NY. The route is local and home daily, utilizing a Day Cab tractor and various trailer types including Reefer, 48' and 58', 28' Pups and 26' Straight Truck. Equipment includes a Manual Pallet Jack and Lift Gate, with Ryder providing training on all necessary equipment. The freight is touch freight, specifically groceries. Ryder trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling available nationwide. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected. Ryder also supports owner-operator transitions to company driver roles.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Nice To Haves

• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Paid Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED