Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends Floater

Ryder•Waterbury, CT

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Waterbury, Connecticut. The role pays $30.00 per hour, with weekly pay and 40–50 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and a start time between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Paid training is provided. Drivers deliver solo to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland on a mix of home-daily and regional routes, floating between locations. The tractor is a day cab and the trailers are 48- or 53-foot flatbeds. Freight consists of metals, with load securement only. At least three months of flatbed experience is required, and Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria. Employee discounts are also available. The company describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and access to support during their careers.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years.
Have at least three months of flatbed experience.
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 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.