Truck Driver CDL A Daily

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Chester, NY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: RyderCareers.Video/DTS-CDL503.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $31.00 per hour
• Hours Per Week: 50+ Hours Per Week
• Paid Training
• Weekly Pay

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Start Time: Varies

Route & Equipment

• Run in: NYC, Long Island, Upstate NY, NJ
• Route: Home Daily
• Tractor Type: Day Cab, Straight Truck
• Trailer Type: 53ft Dry
• Equipment: Pallet Jack, Stair Walkers, Forklifts
• Freight: Medical Supplies
• HEAVY TOUCH FREIGHT REQUIRED
• TWIC card preferred, but not required – we will reimburse

Benefits

• Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
• Uniforms & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 401(k) rollover available now + 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 & more
• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver
• Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition, and throughout your career.
• Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together.

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
• Must 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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned