Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Newark, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Newark, New Jersey. The role delivers commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, all states east, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight may require driver assistance on dry van loads, and load securement involves strapping. Drivers are home every other week and may bring a person and/or pet on the road. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position offers weekly pay averaging $1,950, a quarterly safety bonus, sign-on bonuses paid at 30 and 90 days, and paid training. Ryder also offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with their jobs protected when doing so.

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 trailer 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

Weekly pay averaging $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 starting on day one, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific 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.