Truck Driver CDL A

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Amsterdam, NY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

About the role

Ryder Drivers on this account earn $1,300 or more weekly. Deliver solo to Boston, MA and various surrounding locations on a local route with daily home time. Operate a day-cab automatic 53' dry van with no-touch, drop-and-hook retail merchandise freight. Ryder provides paid training on all equipment, well-maintained trucks (36 months or newer), 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Pay

• Solo miles pay: $0.72 per mile
• Sign-on bonus: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Paid weekly
• Hours per week: 50 or more

Schedule

• 5 days per week, off 2 days
• Must be willing to work at least 1 weekend day per week
• Flexible start time between 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

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/or procedures

Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

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