Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • City of Niagara Falls, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for regional, solo deliveries from Niagara Falls, New York, to Indiana, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Drivers transport large paper rolls as no-touch freight using a Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor and 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, and drivers have access to 24/7 roadside maintenance and company fueling at more than 800 maintenance facilities nationwide.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch starting between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Drivers are paid weekly, with advertised average weekly pay of $1,685 and top earners making more than $1,900. Compensation includes mileage pay, stop pay, and per diem for nights out. The position includes paid training and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO beginning on Day 1, and other allowances and programs.

Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions and performing regional driving and freight-related duties. A passport or enhanced license is preferred but not required.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Passport or enhanced license (preferred, not required).

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 Day 1; unused PTO may be used or paid out.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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