Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends

Ryder•Rocky Hill, CT

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Front Royal, Virginia. This regional driving role delivers solo to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Maine, Delaware, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Drivers use sleeper tractors and haul no-touch food freight in dry van or reefer 53-foot trailers. The position can accommodate an auto restriction. Hazmat endorsement is preferred. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with start times between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The posting advertises an average of $1,595 per week or more, weekly pay, paid training, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in installments: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers receive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; and cell phone and boot allowances. The posting also lists a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver. Ryder describes drivers as making safety decisions and says their jobs are protected.

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 tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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

Weekly pay; average pay advertised as $1,595 per week or more.
$2,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on 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.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance.