Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for regional deliveries to Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The position pays $31.50 per hour for 40 hours per week, with weekly pay of $1,300 or more and $40 per night in per diem. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with a start time between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, and includes one night out. Paid training is provided on the equipment needed for the role.

Drivers deliver pet food using a day-cab tractor and a 30-foot pup or 26-foot straight trailer. The work is heavy-touch, very high-touch route delivery, and route delivery experience is required. Equipment includes a hand truck and liftgate. Ryder says its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria. Employee discounts are also available. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they make those decisions.

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.
• Have route delivery experience.

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• 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 allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver

What This Job Offers

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