Truck Driver CDL A Solo

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Danbury, CT. The position offers a $1700 weekly guarantee, excellent benefits, and a driving career that respects your talent and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performing other duties as assigned

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
• Able to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Able to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

N/A

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
• 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

Pay

$1700 weekly guarantee

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

Pay Period

Weekly

Hours Per Week

50 or more hours per week

Per Diem Pay

$40.00 per night with 4 nights per Week

Uniforms Provided

Yes

Cell Phone Provided

Yes

Boot Allowance Provided

Yes

Training Provided

Yes

Company Provided

Yes

Company Provided Equipment

• Well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer
• 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

Company Provided Support

• Purchase owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition, and throughout your career

Company Provided Resources

• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.