Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • North Valley, NM

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The regional driving role delivers pet food solo to Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, with one night out. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with a 4:00–5:00 AM start time and 40 hours per week. Pay is $31.50 per hour, paid weekly, with $40 per night in per diem and paid training. The posting states earnings of $1,300 or more per week.

Drivers use day-cab tractors and 26-foot straight trucks, with 30-foot pup trailers and 26-foot straight trailers. The freight is heavy-touch pet food, and the work requires very high-touch and route-delivery experience. Equipment includes a hand truck and liftgate; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Ryder also states that its drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The position is subject to required qualification checks, including drug, background, motor vehicle, DOT physical, and road-test requirements. Ryder is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, such as employment or education verification, customer motor vehicle record checks, road tests, badging, or customer background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pet food solo to Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado on a regional route with one night out.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, 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 one, 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.
• $40 per night per diem.

What This Job Offers

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