Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • New Hampton, NY

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A heavy-touch CDL truck driver in Chester, New York. The position pays $32.00 per hour, offers weekly pay and paid training, and typically involves more than 50 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a varying start time. Routes run in New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, and New Jersey, with the driver returning home daily. Freight consists of medical supplies, and heavy-touch freight work is required. Equipment includes a day cab, a 26-foot straight truck, a 53-foot dry trailer, a pallet jack, and stair walkers.

Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Uniforms and a boot allowance are provided. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the description states that their jobs are protected.

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: 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.
• Perform heavy-touch freight work.
• Some assignments may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A TWIC card is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse for it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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 when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Uniforms and a boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover 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
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver
• 24/7 roadside maintenance
• Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations

What This Job Offers

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