Truck Driver CDL A Local

Ryder • Seekonk, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Seekonk, Massachusetts. This is a local, home-daily driving role delivering solo to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maine. Drivers haul metals using 40-foot and 53-foot flatbed trailers and perform load securement. The truck is a day cab; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 maintenance locations.

The role pays $28.50 per hour, with weekly pay advertised as $1,550 or more. Drivers typically work 45–55 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Dispatch starts between 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Paid training is provided.

Ryder describes its driving roles as offering autonomy on the road and support behind the scenes. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so. The position also includes benefits and driver allowances, subject to the stated eligibility terms.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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 experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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 positions 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

• Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Deliver freight solo to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maine.
• Secure metal freight.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Unlimited driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed