Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder • Village of Canastota, NY

5d • $1,984 - $2,300

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Canastota, New York. The driver delivers freight to Georgia, Nebraska, and Canada, with occasional routes to Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. Equipment includes a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van. Freight handling is light touch, involving unsecuring the load only; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Drivers average 2,200–2,600 miles and 10–12 stops per week, with 2–3 nights out per week. Pay includes $0.69 per solo mile, $23.07 per stop, and $27.87 per diem per night. The advertised weekly average is $1,984 or more, with top earners making $2,300. A $2,000 loyalty bonus is paid in two halves, at six months and one year.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes the role as one in which drivers make safety decisions and receive support throughout their careers.

Requirements

• Be at least 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 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: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 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 and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starts 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.
• A $2,000 loyalty bonus, paid half at six months and half at one year.
• Driver referral bonuses with unlimited awards of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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