Truck Driver CDL A Weekends Off

Ryder•Boston, MA

1d•$1,595•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for regional, solo deliveries from Front Royal, Virginia. The position delivers food freight to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Maine, Delaware, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Freight is no-touch, using dry van or reefer 53-foot trailers and sleeper tractors. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with no weekends, and start times between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Drivers are paid weekly, averaging $1,595 or more per week, and receive paid training. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in installments 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 maintenance locations. The position can accommodate an automatic-transmission restriction. Hazmat endorsement is preferred. Drivers are responsible for operating safely and making safety decisions, complying with applicable laws and regulations, identifying and minimizing hazards, keeping accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks if required by the customer. Additional duties may be assigned. Ryder describes its company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and 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 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 screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and 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

Weekly pay; averaging $1,595 or more per week.
$2,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Unlimited driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance.