Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo regional Class A CDL truck driver based in Niagara Falls, New York. The driver delivers large paper rolls with no-touch freight to Indiana, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Ohio. The position uses a Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor and 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers. Drivers average 2,000–3,000 miles and 13 stops per week, with 3–4 nights out per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Paid training is provided.

Pay is weekly, with an average of $1,685 per week and top earners making more than $1,900. Compensation includes $0.59 per mile, $22.15 per stop, and $22.15 per night out. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide.

Drivers make safety decisions on the road, with job protection for those decisions. The company describes support for drivers transitioning into company driving and throughout their careers.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle checks, and a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have a Class A CDL and verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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

• A passport or enhanced license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, 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

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Paid time off starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
• 401(k) rollover and 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
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver

What This Job Offers

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