Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Liverpool, NY

11d•$86,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Liverpool, New York. The driver delivers flooring material solo within New York State and returns home daily. The route uses a day-cab tractor and 42-foot dry vans with liftgates; drivers must be able to accept an automatic restriction. Freight handling may involve loading or unloading, and the driver may use electric or manual pallet jacks and a dolly. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job and operates well-maintained trucks with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and the start time is 5:00 a.m. Drivers receive paid training and weekly pay. The posting lists yearly earnings of $86,000–$90,000, an average weekly pay of $1,750 or more, $0.71 per solo mile for approximately 1,500–2,000 miles per week, and $18 per solo stop for approximately 30–45 stops per week. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Ryder describes its company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout a driver's career. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; a Class A CDL is required.
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.
Be able to accept an automatic restriction.
Some assigned positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo to destinations within New York State.
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 or unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform allowance.
Cell phone allowance.
Boot allowance.
401(k) rollover option 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.
$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Paid training.
Weekly pay.
24/7 roadside maintenance.