Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Hartford, Connecticut. The role offers weekly pay, paid training, and routes from North Dakota to Texas and all states east, as well as Canada. Drivers haul commercial and residential garage doors using sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van and Conestoga trailers. Freight is touch, with driver assistance on dry van loads, and load securement involves strapping. Drivers are home every other week. 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 may bring a person and/or pet on the road. The position emphasizes driver autonomy in making safety decisions and includes company support throughout the driving career.

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 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 positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Dry van and Conestoga experience preferred.

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 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, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, plus 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.