Truck Driver CDL Class A Regional

Ryder•East Hartford, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in East Hartford CT — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Trucks are three years or newer. Ryder Drivers Service the Route, not the Truck. All Drivers have 24/7 Roadside Maintenance by a Ryder Trained Technician plus Service Employees fuel up our trucks at all 800+ Maintenance Facilities. Deliver SOLO To: ME, MA, VT, RI, NH, NY (including 5 boroughs). Tractor Type: Day Cab. Trailer Type: Dry Van, 42' - 53'. Equipment: Manual and Electric Pallet Jack. Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful. Freight: Touch – Hardware Products. Endorsements: Hazmat - Within 90 Days of Hire. We Reimburse Cost and Provide Training Support for Endorsements. Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

Requirements

Minimum 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 3 years
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience 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
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement (training and reimbursement provided)

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Refer a Driver and receive Unlimited Bonuses on Hired Drivers
Personal protective equipment provided