Truck Driver CDL B Regional

Ryder • Elkridge, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL regional truck driver based in Elkridge, Maryland. The driver delivers pet food on regional routes covering New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington, DC. This is a solo driving position using a 26-foot straight truck with a manual pallet jack. Freight handling is touch freight, and drivers may be required to load or unload freight or assist with those tasks.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 4:00 AM, with 40 hours per week. Routes include one to two overnight stays per week in hotels booked by Ryder. Pay is $30.17 per hour, with weekly pay of $1,251 or more and $45 per night in per diem. Paid training is provided, including training on the equipment needed for the role. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide.

Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions and complying with applicable laws and regulations. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during the transition and throughout the driver's career.

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 or Class B 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 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 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided.
• 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.
• $45 per night in per diem for overnight routes.
• Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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