Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Buffalo, NY. The position delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, all states east of those destinations, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and haul dry van and Conestoga trailers. Freight includes commercial and residential garage doors. The work involves touch freight and driver assistance on dry van loads, along with load securement using straps. Drivers are home every other week.

Ryder reports an average weekly pay of $1,950, paid weekly, plus a quarterly safety bonus and sign-on bonuses. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, and other listed benefits.

Drivers are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations, identify and address safety hazards, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required by the customer. Ryder describes drivers as making safety decisions and states that their jobs are 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

• Experience with dry van and Conestoga trailers 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 in loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance after 30 days
• Dental insurance after 30 days
• Vision insurance after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover availability 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
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Paid training
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed