Truck Driver CDL B Local

Ryder • Chester, NY

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class B heavy-touch CDL truck driver in Chester, New York. The position pays $30.25 per hour, with weekly pay, paid training, and 50+ hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a variable start time. Drivers run in surrounding areas and are home daily, operating a straight truck to deliver medical supplies. The work involves heavy-touch freight and requires loading and unloading or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer. A TWIC card is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse for it.

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 receive a uniform and boot allowance and are responsible for making safety decisions on the road. The position also includes paid training and the benefits described below.

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 and 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.
• Customer/patient experience is required.
• Heavy-touch freight work is required.

Nice To Haves

• A TWIC card is preferred, but not required; 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
• Uniform and boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver

What This Job Offers

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