Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends

Ryder • Rocky Hill, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Front Royal, Virginia. This regional, solo driving position delivers no-touch food freight to destinations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Maine, Delaware, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Drivers operate sleeper tractors and may be accommodated with an automatic transmission restriction. Trailers include dry vans and reefers, including 53-foot trailers. Hazmat endorsement is preferred.

The schedule runs Sunday through Friday, with no weekends, and start times between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Drivers are paid weekly and average $1,595 or more per week. The position offers paid training and a sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days. 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 are responsible for safe, compliant operation and may make safety decisions on the road. Freight loading or unloading may be required by the customer. Ryder describes its company-driver program as offering support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout a driver's career.

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.
• Have verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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 assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Paid training.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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