Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • West Deptford Township, NJ

16d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Heavy Touch CDL Truck Driver in Thorofare, New Jersey. This solo driving position serves surrounding areas and provides daily home time. Drivers handle medical supplies and may be responsible for loading and unloading freight. Routes use a day cab or 26-foot straight truck, pulling a 53-foot dry van. Equipment includes a pallet jack and stair walkers. The role requires a customer or patient experience and heavy-touch freight handling.

The schedule is Monday through Friday with an early-morning start, and the position offers weekly pay of $30 per hour for 50 or more hours per week. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. TWIC certification is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse it.

Ryder describes its company-driver program as offering support during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout a driver's career. The company also highlights safety decision-making 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 verifiable Class A 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.
• Customer or patient experience is required.
• Heavy-touch freight handling is required.

Nice To Haves

• A TWIC card is preferred; it is not required, and Ryder will reimburse it.

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.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available 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.
• Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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