Truck Driver CDL A Daily Solo

Ryder • Village of Chester, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Chester, New York, to transport medical supplies on routes covering New York City, Long Island, upstate New York, and New Jersey. The driver returns home daily and operates a day cab or straight truck with a 53-foot dry trailer. This is a heavy-touch freight position involving pallet jacks, stair walkers, and forklifts; heavy-touch freight experience is required. Customer or patient experience is required. A TWIC card is preferred but not required, and Ryder will reimburse the cost. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a variable start time and 50 or more hours per week. Pay is $32 per hour, paid weekly, and paid training is provided. Ryder also describes driver autonomy and support during the transition to company driving and throughout the driver's career.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• 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.
• Have customer or patient experience.
• Have heavy-touch freight experience.

Nice To Haves

• A TWIC card is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse the cost.

Responsibilities

• Comply 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

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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