Home Daily Local Truck Driver CDL A

Ryder•Burlington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a CDL A or CDL B truck driver for local, home-daily deliveries from Wilmington, Massachusetts. Drivers deliver solo within Massachusetts, generally within a 100-mile radius, using a 26-foot straight truck. The freight is HVAC equipment and involves touch freight. The route is local, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a start time between 4:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Drivers work 40 or more hours per week and are paid weekly. Ryder provides paid training on the equipment needed for the job. A Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Equipment includes a lift gate, pallet jack, and hand truck. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during transition and throughout the driver’s career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; a Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire.
Have verifiable Class A or Class B experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle, meeting one of these thresholds: 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, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo within Massachusetts, within a 100-mile radius.
Comply 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; drivers on this account earn $1,142 or more per week.
$3,500 in bonuses within the first year.
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.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
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.
Driver referral bonuses with unlimited awards of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.