Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder • Schenectady, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver in Schenectady, New York. This local route delivers to Piscataway, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York, with drivers home daily. The position pays $30.50 per hour, with approximately 60 hours per week and weekly pay. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with a start time between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Drivers operate a day cab tractor pulling a 48-foot doubles trailer and transport paper rolls. The freight is no-touch. A doubles endorsement is required. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions.

Ryder describes the role as a company-driver opportunity, with support during the transition and throughout the driver's career. The company promotes a supportive logistics team and offers a referral bonus of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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.
• Hold a Class A CDL and have 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.
• Have 5 years of Class A experience.
• Have a doubles endorsement.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off 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 every hired driver.
• Paid training.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

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