Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Hazleton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This solo, local driving position offers home-daily routes and weekly pay. Drivers deliver freight on pallets with no touch freight, using a day cab and 53-foot dry van trailer. The schedule runs Sunday through Saturday, with two days off to choose, and a 2:00 PM start time. Drivers are paid $0.62 per solo mile for 1,500–1,800 miles per week and $18.50 per solo stop for 15–20 stops per week. Paid training is provided. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The company describes its driving roles as offering autonomy on the road with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Ryder recognizes and values employees' contributions and offers a driver referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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 if 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 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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