Truck Driver CDL A Yard

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Niagara Falls, NY — 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:

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1236 per week average - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Hourly Pay: $28.00 Per Hour

• Hours Per Week: 36 - 48 hours per week

• Retention Bonus-2 - 4 years $1,000/per year. 5-9 years $2,000/year

• Paid Training

• Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday

• Start Time: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

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Questions? Call Lori or text “Niagara Falls” to904-541-9290 to speak with your recruiter today.

We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.

That’s why we’re upfront about pay, routes, and schedules — so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

• Route: Yard Position

• Tractor Type: Yard Truck and Day Cab

• Trailer Type: Dry Van 48', 53’

• Freight: No Touch – Yard Work

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1(use it or get paid for it)

• 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

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Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on driving—not the details.

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.

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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: 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.

Posted Date 3 months ago (3/19/2026 1:56 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on click.appcast.io

Primary State/Province NY

Primary City NIAGARA FALLS

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 14304

Category Drivers Home Daily

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000646