Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder • Village of Canastota, NY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Canastota, New York. The position pays weekly, with average weekly pay of $1,984 or more and top earners making $2,300. Pay includes $0.69 per solo mile for 2,200–2,600 miles per week, $23.07 per solo stop for 10–12 stops per week, and $27.87 per diem per night for 2–3 nights out per week. A $2,000 loyalty bonus is paid in two installments: half at six months and half at one year.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch starting between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Routes deliver solo to Georgia, Nebraska, and Canada, with occasional routes to Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van. Freight is light touch, requiring only that the load be unsecured. Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes the role as offering autonomy on the road and support behind the scenes. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so. Ryder also describes its workplace as a community of logistics employees, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and says it recognizes and values employee contributions.

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 Class A verifiable 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting on Day 1; unused PTO may be paid out.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, plus 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.
• $2,000 loyalty bonus, paid half at six months and half at one year.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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