Truck Driver Class A Local Shuttle

Ryder • Moonachie, NJ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for a local shuttle position based in Moonachie, New Jersey. The driver transports food-grade freight solo on a shuttle route to Hanover, Maryland, with local home-daily service. The position pays $31.82 per hour, guarantees 40 hours per week, and pays weekly. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, starting at 5:00 PM.

The driver operates a day-cab tractor and 28-foot reefer pup doubles trailers. Freight is no-touch, and doubles endorsements are required at the time of hire. Ryder provides training on the necessary equipment and operates well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes the role as a company driving position with support throughout the driver’s career. Drivers 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 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; doubles endorsements are required at hire.
• Have verifiable Class A 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.
• Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, a motor vehicle records check, 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, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if 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.
• Paid training.
• Uniforms, cell phone, 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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