Position Description

Immediate Opening! For a Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Driver to join us at Ryder in Hartford, CT

We will buy your truck! If you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to Company Driver, we can help make the switch even easier!

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• $1615 Weekly Average, Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• $1,250/wk min guarantee for 5 days worked 
• Regional within 300-mile radius of your house, Needs reliable vehicle
• Overtime Paid After 40 hours 
• NST Tenure bonus $1,000 each year when actively employed from Nov 1st – Oct 31st . 
• Sign on bonus $3,000 half $1500 after 30 and after 90 days.
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel OR Sleeper, Per Diem Pay: $50 per night
• Schedule: Monday – Friday - Must be Flexible.
• Hours per Week: 50 hours average per week
• Deliver To: NE and New England region 
• Trailer Type: Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed 
• Freight: Touch/No Touch - Varies by Account 
• Comprehensive Benefits start 30 days after hire
• Paid Time Off Starts at Day 1- 80 hours accrued in 1st year 
• We Reimburse Cost and Provide Training to Obtain Endorsements 

Trucks are three years or newer. Ryder Drivers Service the Route, not the Truck. All Drivers have 24/7 Roadside Maintenance by a Ryder Trained Technician plus Service Employees fuel up our trucks at all 800 Maintenance Facilities. 

• Tractor Type: Day Cabs and Sleepers 
• Trailer Type: 48' - 53’ Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Conestoga and Curtainside 
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jacks, Rollers, Lift Gates and Moffett 
• Load Securement: Strapping, Tarping and Chaining

EXTRA PERKS:

Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Don’t spend time applying for jobs with ‘Average Pay’ or confusing pay structures. We know you’re essential to keep our economy afloat. Your trust, safety and security is our top priority. You will work with the Safest and most Reliable Fleet in the Industry. You Deliver for us so we make sure to Deliver for you!

We have all the benefits other carriers do without the wait!

• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• UNIFORMS, CELL PHONE AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Drivers are the Captain of the Ship – we trust and support OUR DRIVERS to make decisions to keep yourself and others safe
• Quality Employee Discounts for YOU that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Over 150,000 Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and so much more

Our best advertising comes from our Drivers. Let Ryder pay you more, Refer a Driver and receive Unlimited Bonuses on Hired Drivers.

We have always had stringent cleaning processes and will provide personal protective equipment to keep you safe as you keep America moving!

The starting salary for this position is $65,000. Employees may also be eligible for a Shift Differential

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Still looking? Check out our site https://ryder-drivers.jobs/ for all Driving Opportunities with Ryder

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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

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

Important Note:  Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

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

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.