Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Amsterdam, NY

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Amsterdam, New York. This local driving role delivers solo to Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding locations, with drivers home daily. Drivers operate an automatic day-cab tractor pulling a 53-foot dry van. Freight consists of retail merchandise and is no-touch, with drop-and-hook operations. Ryder provides paid training on the equipment needed for the role and maintains trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers earn $0.72 per mile, averaging approximately 2,100 miles per week, and earn $1,300 or more weekly. Pay is weekly. The schedule is five days per week with two days off, and drivers must be willing to work at least one weekend day per week. Start times are flexible between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms and a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and emphasizes driver safety autonomy and career support.

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.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Be willing to work at least one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Comply 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.
• 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.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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