Truck Driver CDL A Daily Solo

Ryder • Chester, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Chester, New York. This is a daily-home, solo driving position serving routes in New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, and New Jersey. Drivers transport medical supplies using a day cab or straight truck with a 53-foot dry trailer. The position involves heavy-touch freight and may require loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks.

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. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Uniforms and a boot allowance are provided. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the role includes support during the transition to company driving and throughout a driver's career.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and 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 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.
• Provide drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years as part of the motor vehicle and background check.

Nice To Haves

• A TWIC card is preferred; Ryder will reimburse for 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

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Uniforms and boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover 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 driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver

What This Job Offers

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