Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Buffalo, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Buffalo, NY. This solo driving position pays weekly, with an average of $1,950 per week, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, sign-on bonuses of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days, and paid training. Drivers deliver commercial and residential garage doors on routes from North Dakota to Texas and all states east, as well as Canada. The position involves dry van and Conestoga trailers, strapping for load securement, and driver-assist freight handling on dry van loads. Conestoga experience is preferred. Drivers are home every other week and operate sleeper tractors with APUs. Ryder provides trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. A companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road. The posting describes Ryder's support for company drivers and notes that owner-operator trucks may be purchased as part of the transition to a company-driver role.

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: 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

Conestoga experience.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; average weekly pay stated as $1,950.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonuses 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, 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 up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.