Truck Driver CDL A OTR

Ryder•Hartford, CT

9d•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Hartford, CT — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves SOLO driving from North Dakota to Texas and all states east, as well as Canada. Drivers will operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder emphasizes respect for driver talent and experience, with transparency about pay, routes, and schedules. The company also offers support for owner-operator transitions and a community environment for drivers, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

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

Trailer Type: Dry 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
Home at least every other weekend
Solo Miles Pay: $0.59 per Mile with 2000 - 2500 Miles per Week
Van Stops Pay: $16.37 per Stop Plus $107.56 per Dry Van unload. Average 8-10 stops per week
Rolling stop pay $28.20
Safety Bonus: Pays You $250 Four Times A Year, Every Quarter
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
Paid Training
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
Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver