Truck Driver CDL A Regional

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in East Syracuse, NY for a local-regional route delivering flooring material to NY, PA, MA, NH, and ME. This solo driving position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and well-maintained equipment.

Pay

$1,500 weekly average.

Schedule

• Overnight routes
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Start times: 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage after 30 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match after 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech
• Protected job status with autonomy over safety decisions

Equipment & Route Details

• Tractor Type: Day Cab
• Trailer Type: Dry Van 53’
• Equipment: Electric and Manual Pallet Jack (Ryder provides training)
• Freight: Touch – Flooring Material
• Trucks: Well-maintained, 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations

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

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

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

Additional Information

• Ryder supports military reservists, veterans, and values diversity and inclusion
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver
• Paid training provided for all necessary equipment