Truck Driver CDL B Regional

Ryder•ELKRIDGE, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver in Elkridge, Maryland, for regional solo deliveries of pet food. Drivers deliver to New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The route uses a 26-foot straight truck and requires freight handling; a manual pallet jack is listed as equipment. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. 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. The position pays $30.17 per hour for 40 hours per week, with weekly pay and $45 per night in per diem for one to two nights per week. Overnight stays are at hotels booked by Ryder. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 4:00 AM. Paid training is provided. The posting advertises earnings of $1,251 or more per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; 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. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform allowance/provision
Cell phone provided
Boot allowance
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 of up to $1,500 for every hired driver
Paid training