Truck Driver CDL A Local Yard

Ryder System, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

PTO starting Day 1

Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance

401(k) with company match

Maternity leave 12 weeks

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is hiring a CDL A Truck Driver for local home daily routes with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. You will drive 53' reefer trailers, operate in a no-touch environment, and work with a team to ensure on-time deliveries.

This role includes paid training, rental of equipment, and strong company support focusing on safety and driver wellbeing. PTO from day one, uniforms/boot allowance, and 401(k) with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification for the last 3 years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor trailers on the yard and on local roads.
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations and participate in ongoing training.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Support delivery operations and customer service.
• Follow written and/or oral instructions.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety compliance

DOT knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Truck Driver in Bloomfield, CT — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:

https://RyderCareers.Video/RyderDrivers

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1107.25 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $25.75 Per Hour
• Hours Per Week: 42 hours per week
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Multiple schedules available

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

• Deliver SOLOTo:Bloomfield Yard
• Route: Local Home Daily
• Tractor Type: Ottawa
• Able to accommodate an Automatic Restriction
• TrailerType:53' Reefer
• Freight:No Touch

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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

Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career.

Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• This position is primarily responsible for safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads
• The position requires compliance with safety & DOT Regulations, continuous training and customer service

Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Maintaining accurate move and yard inventory records Other tasks 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.