Truck Driver CDL A OTR Solo

Ryder•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in the Newark, NJ — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. You will deliver SOLO To: From North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada. Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs. Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga Experience Preferred. Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you! Load Securement: Strapping. Freight: Touch - Hand Unloading is Required. Freight Type: Commercial and Residential Garage Doors. Endorsements: Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire. Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Don’t spend time applying for jobs with ‘Average Pay’ or confusing pay structures. We know you’re essential to keep our economy afloat. Your trust, safety and security is our top priority. You will work with the Safest and most Reliable Fleet in the Industry. You Deliver for us so we make sure to Deliver for you! Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on driving—not the details. At Ryder, you’re joining more than a company — you’re joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans. Know great drivers — get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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
Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire

Nice To Haves

Van and Conestoga Experience Preferred

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
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
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
Safety Bonus: Pays You $250 Four Times A Year, Every Quarter
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers