Hiring CDL-A Drivers • Weekly Minimum Guarantee of $1,300

We have an opening for a Solo Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Bloomfield CT

Tired of rising fuel prices and long wait times with no pay? Leave those worries behind and come to Ryder where we have consistent freight and need your help with it! We’ll even help you sell your current equipment because that’s what we do!

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like. 

Schedules available: 4-day work week at $1,000 weekly guarantee or 5-day work week at $1,300 weekly guarantee. 

and it gets better

• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.74 per Mile with 1000 Miles per Week
• Solo Stops Pay: $20.00 per Stop with 5 Stops per Week
• NYC Premium Pay: $50.00 per NYC Stop
• Sign On Bonus: Pays you $2750 at 30 days and $2750 at 90 days
• Paid Training

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. 

• Deliver SOLO To: New England Region - CT, NH, VT, RI, ME, MA and NY (Includes Manhattan, Long Island and Staten Island)
• Route: Home Daily
• Tractor Type: Day Cab
• Trailer Type: Reefer, 48' and 58' Pups and 26' Straight Truck
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Equipment: Electric/Manual Pallet Jack and Lift Gate
• Freight: Tailgate Deliveries – Grocery Items

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!

Ryder Offers Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits, To Include Medical, Prescription, Dental Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Options, As well as Paid Time Off for Vacation, Illness, Bereavement, Family and Parental Leave, and Tax-Advantaged 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

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

• Paid Time Off Starts DAY ONE - 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Medical, Dental, Vision - Start at 30 Days
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• UNIFORMS 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.

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