Truck Driver CDL A Solo Floater

Ryder•Town of Islip, NY

2d•$1,600

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional floater truck driver based in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The role delivers freight to Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Long Island, including all five boroughs. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and may use a 45–48-foot flatbed trailer or a 28-foot straight truck to transport steel, including load securement and tarping. 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 position pays weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,600 or more per week. Pay includes $0.64 per solo mile for 1,000–1,200 miles per week, $25 per solo stop for about 30 stops per week, and $50 per night in per diem for one to two nights per week. Ryder books hotels for route overnights and provides rental cars and/or mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use over 30 miles. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Dispatch starts between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. A forklift certification is preferred.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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

Forklift certification.

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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms provided.
Cell phone allowance provided.
Boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available and 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.
Paid training.
Rental cars and/or mileage paid for personal vehicle use over 30 miles.
Overnight hotels booked by Ryder.