Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Albany, NY

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Albany, New York. The position delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, the states east of those areas, and Canada. Drivers use sleeper tractors with APUs and pull dry van and Conestoga trailers. Freight includes commercial and residential garage doors; dry van loads involve touch freight and driver assistance. Drivers secure loads with straps and are home every other week. The role includes weekly pay, paid training, safety and sign-on bonuses, company-provided uniforms and allowances, and access to Ryder’s roadside maintenance and fueling network. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer and are empowered to make safety decisions. A companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Complete any additional screening required for an assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dry van and Conestoga trailers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay averaging $1,950 per week.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Paid training.
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, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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 every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Access to 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.