Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Shuttle

Ryder • Bridgeport, CT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This local shuttle position transfers equipment between Ryder customer facilities, primarily moving empty trailers. The work is no-touch freight, and the driver is also responsible for fueling trucks and cleaning and maintaining the shop area. Drivers must be able to operate a manual transmission.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, and drivers are home daily. Pay is $28.00 per hour, with weekly pay of $1,120 or more. 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.

The role is primarily responsible for safely operating a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations, completing continuous training, and providing customer service. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with support from the company throughout their careers.

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 3 years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; a Class A CDL is specified for the role.
• 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 drive a manual transmission.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle and comply with safety and DOT regulations.
• Transfer equipment between Ryder customer facilities, including moving empty trailers.
• Fuel trucks.
• Clean and maintain the shop area.
• Complete continuous training and provide customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 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 of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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