Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Albany, NY

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Albany, New York. The role delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, all states east of those locations, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers. Freight includes commercial and residential garage doors; dry van loads require driver assistance with touch freight and load securement by strapping. Drivers are home every other week. The position offers an average weekly pay of $1,950, weekly pay, a quarterly safety bonus, sign-on bonuses, and paid training. 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 have autonomy to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions, and may bring a person and/or pet on the road under the companion policy. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; 401(k) rollover and a company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and qualifying verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience, along with the required screening, physical, and road test.

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 and 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

Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 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 Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
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.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.