Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Town of Henrietta, NY

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver in Rochester, New York. This is a local, solo driving position delivering donated goods within a 200-air-mile radius of Rochester, with drivers home daily. The route operates on a seven-day schedule, with two days off, and starts at 7:00 AM. Drivers work approximately 38–40 hours per week and are paid weekly at $28.00 per hour, with an advertised average weekly pay of $1,120. Paid training is provided.

The position uses a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot dry-van trailer. Freight handling is touch freight and may involve loading or unloading, or assisting with those tasks as required by the customer. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack, lift gates, and rolling carts. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and safe, are 36 months old or newer, and are supported by 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions, follow applicable laws and procedures, maintain accurate records, identify safety hazards, and perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off begins accruing on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses advertised.

What This Job Offers

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