Truck Driver CDL B Local No Weekends

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver based in Amherst, NH. The role features local home‑daily routes serving New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts in a 26‑foot stake truck handling steel and metal freight. Drivers operate well‑maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at over 800 nationwide locations. Ryder supports drivers by purchasing owner‑operator trucks and providing ongoing assistance, and the team includes many Military Reservists and Veterans whose contributions are recognized and valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load and unload freight or assist with loading/unloading as required by the customer.
• Perform 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.
• Hold a valid Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements (Class A or B verifiable experience also accepted).
• Have verifiable tractor‑trailer experience: either 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

• Strong safety awareness and hazard detection.
• Accurate record‑keeping and log maintenance.
• Effective communication for loading/unloading coordination.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off accruing from day one (up to 80 hours in the first year).