Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch Yard

Ryder•Niagara Falls, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver for a local yard position in Niagara Falls, NY. The role involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers in the yard and on an area of public roads. Freight handling is no-touch yard work, and drivers are home daily. Equipment includes a yard truck and day cab, with 48- and 53-foot dry van trailers; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday, with a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM start/end window. Drivers work 36–48 hours per week and are paid $29.00 per hour, with average weekly pay listed as $1,247. The position also offers retention bonuses based on tenure, paid training, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO beginning on Day 1; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; and other listed allowances and discounts. 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. The role requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Ryder describes its driving positions as offering autonomy with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career.

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.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
Comply with safety and DOT regulations.
Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Retention bonus: $1,000 per year for 2–4 years of service and $2,000 per year for 5–9 years of service
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual beginning Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
401(k) rollover available, with 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