Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Buffalo, New York. The role delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, and all states east, as well as Canada. Drivers use sleeper tractors with APUs and haul dry van and Conestoga trailers. Freight includes commercial and residential garage doors; dry van loads involve touch freight and driver assistance. Load securement requires strapping. Drivers are home every other week. 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. Compensation averages $1,950 weekly, paid weekly, with quarterly safety bonuses and sign-on bonuses. Paid training is provided. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accruing from the first day, and other listed benefits. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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 and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable 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 assignments may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo across the stated routes and locations.
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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Average weekly pay of $1,950, paid weekly.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 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 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.
Referral bonuses with unlimited awards of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
Companion policy permits bringing a person and/or pet on the road.