Transfer Driver CDL A Local Home Daily
Ryder System, Inc. · Bridgeport, CT · 1 mo ago
Management$28/hrFull-time
About the role
Shuttle Equipment between Ryder Customer Facilities – Freight: No Touch - Empty Trailers for Equipment Shuttle Transfer Movement. Additional duties include fueling trucks, cleaning/maintaining shop area. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Ryder Drivers operate well‑maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. The role offers autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes; Ryder purchases owner‑operator trucks and provides support during transition and throughout your career. Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a commercial vehicle and comply with safety & DOT regulations.
- Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards and guidelines.
- Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
- Maintain accurate records and logs.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 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 appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
- Have 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/or procedures.
- Some positions may require additional screening (employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging or customer‑specific background requirements).
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage after 30 days.
- Earn PTO starting day 1 – up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided.
- 401(k) rollover available now + company match after 1 year.