Class A Truck Driver

Truck Driver OTR Class A Solo

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

$1850 weekly average - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Averaging $1850 per week
• Safety Bonus: Pays You $250 Every Quarter
• Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
• Paid Training

Deliver SOLO To: From North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada.

Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs

Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga Experience Preferred

Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you!

Load Securement: Strapping

Freight: Touch - Hand Unloading is Required

Freight Type: Commercial and Residential Garage Doors

Endorsements: Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire

Home at least every other weekend.

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!

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

At Ryder, you're joining more than a company you're joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impactwhile enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

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

• 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.