Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Haverhill, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Westfield, Massachusetts. This local route is home daily and delivers freight solo to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Drivers transport eggs in a reefer trailer and handle touch freight, including checking load securement and unloading pallets with an electric pallet jack. Equipment includes daycab tractors and 28-, 48-, or 53-foot reefer trailers, along with electric pallet jacks and racks. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with a start time between 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Paid training is provided. The position advertises average weekly pay of $2,000, quarterly safety and customer service bonuses, and a benefits package. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for operating safely and making safety decisions, complying with applicable laws and regulations, minimizing hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight as required. Other duties may be assigned. Ryder describes its company drivers as receiving support during their careers and emphasizes recognizing and valuing employees’ contributions.

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 and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position, including a Class A CDL.
Have verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these alternatives: 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 assignments may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo on local routes serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, returning home daily.
Transport egg freight in reefer trailers and check load securement.
Unload pallets using an electric pallet jack; load or unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading, if required by the customer.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Average pay of $2,000 per week; drivers are paid weekly.
Safety bonus of $1,000, paid as $250 four times a year.
Customer service bonus of $1,000, paid as $250 four times a year.
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.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.