Truck Driver CDL A Regional Floater

Ryder•Naugatuck, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The driver operates solo on regional routes to Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Long Island, including all five boroughs. Freight is steel and requires load securement and tarping. Equipment includes a day-cab tractor, 45–48-foot flatbed trailers, and 28-foot straight trucks. Drivers use well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and a start time between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Routes involve one to two overnight stays per week, with hotels booked by Ryder. Rental cars and/or mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles over 30 miles are provided. Training is paid. Advertised pay is $1,600 or more per week, with weekly pay. Compensation includes $0.64 per solo mile for an expected 1,000–1,200 miles per week, $25 per solo stop for an expected 30 stops per week, and $50 per diem per night for one to two nights per week. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and offers driver support during a transition from owner-operator work. Forklift certification is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and a referral bonus of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide an appropriate CDL and any endorsements required for the position.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.
Complete any additional customer-specific screening that may be required, which can include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or badging/background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Comply 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover available 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 every hired driver.
Paid training.
Ryder-booked hotel accommodations for route overnights.
Rental cars and/or mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles over 30 miles.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.