Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Perth Amboy, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This is a local, home-daily driving role delivering solo to New York City’s five boroughs. Drivers transport retail goods in a day cab with a 28- to 42-foot pup trailer; the freight involves touch handling. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack and lift gate, and Ryder provides training on required equipment. Trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers earn $28 per hour and are paid weekly, with 50 or more hours per week and stated weekly earnings of $1,540 or more. The schedule varies, with dispatch between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; 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 emphasizes driver autonomy in making safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions.

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.

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver

What This Job Offers

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