Truck Driver CDL A Solo Floater

Ryder • Town of Islip, NY

41d • $83,200 - $119,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Hauppauge, New York. The role delivers freight on shuttle routes to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Drivers use day-cab tractors and 28-foot straight trucks, with 45- to 48-foot flatbed trailers and 28-foot straight trucks. Freight involves touch freight and load securement.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends and a dispatch start time between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Drivers average 1,000–1,100 solo miles and 10–15 stops per week. Pay includes $0.89 per solo mile and $33 per solo stop, with a stated weekly average of $1,600 and top earners around $2,300. Rental car, hotel, and travel pay, mileage and fuel reimbursement, and paid training are also offered.

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. Drivers make safety decisions and have support during the transition to company driving and throughout their career.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• 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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover available immediately 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 car, hotel, and travel pay, plus mileage and fuel reimbursement.
• 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