Truck Driver OTR Class A Solo

Ryder•Hartford, CT

6d•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Hartford, CT — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to states from North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada. The tractors are Sleepers with APUs, and the trailers are Dry Van and Conestoga. A companion policy allows you to bring a person and/or pet on the road. Load securement involves strapping. Freight is touch, and hand unloading is required for Commercial and Residential Garage Doors. A Passport endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. Drivers will be home at least every other weekend. Ryder emphasizes carrier transparency, safety, and reliability, ensuring drivers are supported with competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits. They also offer opportunities for veterans and a referral bonus program.

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
Passport endorsement required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dry Van and Conestoga trailers preferred

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
Safety Bonus: $250 Every Quarter
Loyalty Bonus: $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
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
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers