Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Town of Colonie, NY

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Albany, New York. The position pays weekly, with an average of $1,950 per week, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, 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. Equipment includes sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van and Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight is touch, with driver assistance on dry van loads, and load securement is by strapping. Drivers are home every other week and may bring a person and/or pet on the road. 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts.

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 meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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 screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Conestoga trailer experience.

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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay averaging $1,950.
$250 quarterly safety bonus.
$3,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $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, a cell phone, and a boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available 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 of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy allowing a person and/or pet on the road.