Truck Driver CDL A Solo
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Danbury, CT — 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: https://RyderCareers.Video/Freedom
Weekly Pay Guarantee
$1700 weekly guarantee - And it gets better
Hours and Pay Details
- Hours Per Week: 50 or more hours per week
- Solo Miles Pay: $0.68 per Mile with 1800 Miles per Week
- Solo Stops Pay: $22.00 per Stop with 25-30 Stops per Week
- Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per night with 4 nights per Week
Paid Training
Training Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Monday - Friday
Start Time: Varies
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Freight Details
- Freight: Tailgate Deliveries – Windows
- Truck Type: Sleeper Trailer Type: Dry Van 48' and 53'
- Regional Tractor Type: Sleeper Trailer Type: Dry Van 48' and 53'
- Deliver To: NY, CT, MA, NH, RI, PA, NJ and the 4 Boroughs - No Manhattan Route
Company Information
- Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes.
- 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.
- 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
- Able to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Able to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Qualifications
- Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Important Note
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
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.