Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Town of Salina, NY

11d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Liverpool, New York. The position delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, and all states east, as well as Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and haul commercial and residential garage doors in dry van and Conestoga trailers. Freight is touch, with driver assistance on dry van loads; load securement uses strapping. Conestoga and dry van experience is preferred. Drivers are home every other week and may bring a person and/or pet on the road. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role pays weekly, averaging $1,950 per week, and includes paid training, a quarterly safety bonus, and sign-on bonus payments. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO beginning on Day 1, and other benefits and allowances. Drivers are expected to operate safely, comply with applicable laws and regulations, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight or assist when required by the customer.

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 3 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

Dry van and Conestoga experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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

Average weekly pay of $1,950.
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 beginning 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 1 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 every hired driver.