Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Edison, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Edison, New Jersey. The role delivers palletized technology equipment solo to New York City’s five boroughs on local routes, with drivers home daily. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, starting at 6:00 PM, for 40 or more hours per week. Drivers earn $30.74 per hour and are paid weekly; the posting states earnings of $1,229 or more per week. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 after 30 days and $1,500 after 90 days. Paid training is provided. The equipment listed includes a 26-foot straight truck and day cab, a 53-foot dry van, and manual and electric pallet jacks. Ryder says it will train drivers on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The position requires a valid Class A CDL and relevant verifiable driving experience, along with passing Ryder’s screening, physical, and road-test requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.
Be prepared for additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and/or 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.