Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily Solo

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver in Bethpage, NY for a local, home-daily route delivering medical supplies to Philadelphia using a 26' straight truck. Solo driving with touch freight. Ryder provides paid training on all necessary equipment.

Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Pay

Weekly average pay: $1,315

• Hourly pay: $25.31 per hour
• Hours per week: 48

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday (occasional weekends)
• Shift: 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Earn paid time off (PTO) starting day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in first year)
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 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, tech, and more
• Job protection for safety decisions

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
• Must have Class A or Class B 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 require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and/or customer-specific badging or 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 loading/unloading as required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned