Truck Driver CDL A Touch

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Start Time: Varies
• Home Daily

About the Role

• Route: NYC, Long Island, Upstate NY, NJ
• 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 – reimbursement available
• Operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations

Benefits

• Uniforms & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes
• Referral 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
• 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 may require additional screening (employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging, or customer background requirements)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Load/Unload freight or assist in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned