Class A Delivery Driver Home Weekly

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for solo deliveries to the Midwest and East Coast. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Tractor type is automatic sleepers; trailer type is mainly curtain-side, with some 53ft dry vans. Freight consists of vehicle accessories.

Domicile locations include Albany NY, Rochester NY, Buffalo NY, Boston MA, New Haven CT, Hartford CT, Wilmington DE, and Philadelphia PA. Drivers will be home every other weekend.

Pay

• $83,200 yearly average
• $1,600 or more weekly (performance-based pay: miles plus stops)
• Layover pay: $30.00 per night out
• Sign-on bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 30 days, $1,500 at 90 days)
• Route premium pay

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech
• Job protection for safety decisions

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday or Friday
• AM dispatch

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Load/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading as required by the customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
  • 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
  • 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR
  • 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.