Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder•Batavia, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Batavia, New York. This local position serves Western, Southern, and Central New York, with drivers home daily. Drivers operate a day cab and may use a 40-foot hydraulic tanker, 28-foot hydraulic tanker, or straight/tanker. Freight involves touch feed, and Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Automatic transmission restrictions cannot be accepted. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a possible Saturday shift every 10 weeks. Dispatch begins within a 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. start-time window. Pay is weekly, with an advertised average of $1,500 per week and a $1,300 weekly guarantee. Compensation includes solo mileage pay, stop pay, quarterly safety and performance bonuses, and paid training. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual starting on Day 1, and provided uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.

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 and 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 past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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 work without an automatic restriction.

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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Quarterly performance bonus of $250.
Weekly pay and a $1,300 weekly guarantee.
Paid training.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.