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. Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

Schedule & Route

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Start Time: Varies
• Run in: NYC, Long Island, Upstate NY, NJ
• Route: Home Daily
• Hours Per Week: 50+ Hours Per Week

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $31.00 per hour
• Paid Training
• Pay Weekly

Equipment & Freight

• 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

• 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

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
• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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