Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder • Hackensack, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Hackensack, New Jersey. The role delivers donated goods to New York, New York City, and New Jersey on local routes, with the driver home daily. Drivers operate solo, primarily using a 26-foot box truck, with occasional use of a 53-foot dry van. New York City driving experience is required, and the freight involves touch loading and unloading.

The position pays $28 per hour, with 40 hours per week guaranteed and a $1,120 weekly guarantee. Pay is weekly, and paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with Sundays and one weekday off. Start times are 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and noon on Saturday.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions. Ryder also describes support for drivers during transitions and throughout their careers.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the past five years, or five years within the past ten years.
• Have New York City driving experience.
• 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, such as 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 when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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