Class A CDL Truck Driver

Company: Ryder System
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Posted on: October 12, 2021

Job Description:

Position Description

Stop your job search!

Now hiring for immediate openings for Class A drivers, and want you to join our team in Bridgeport, CT.

Call or Text "BRIDGEPORT" to Tyler at (904)932-0289

Benefits start 30 days after hire!!!

About the Position:

• Compensation: Average $1,700+/Week ($29/hr)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Quality Home Time: Mix of Local and regional runs; must be Flexible.
• Mix of Touch Freight & No Touch Freight
• Trailer type: Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer, and Tanker.
• Join a Unique Team of Drivers! This is a great opportunity to expand your driver knowledge 'toolbox' and experience various Ryder accounts. This position offers hourly pay and personal mileage reimbursement!
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision insurance as well as 401k and stock purchase plan.
• Employee Discounts:
• Thousands of dollars off new car purchases!! BMW, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GM & more!
• Up to 22% off monthly wireless bill and discounts on select wireless devices! (Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile, Sprint)
• Discounts on Goodyear, Bridgestone and Firestone tires and well as other auto care!
• Discounts on Samsung electronics and Electrolux, Frigidaire and Whirlpool appliances!
• Exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more!
• Save up to 50% on flowers, gift baskets and jewelry to that special someone
• Premiere status with United Airlines and Up to 70% off on over 150,000 hotels and resorts worldwide!

Ryder values our Drivers and their Referrals. $2,000 Referral Bonus for every driver who starts.

Paid Time Off provided for COVID vaccination appointments!

Your job is essential to keep our economy afloat, and your safety through this pandemic is our top priority. We have implemented stringent cleaning processes and will provide personal protective equipment to keep you safe as you keep America moving!

Why Ryder?

• PTO beginning in first year
• Great employee discounts on tools, cell phones, appliances, electronics, and cars
• 24/7 industry leading emergency roadside assistance to get you up and running quickly. Over 800 maintenance facilities nationwide. If your truck is down, you still get paid.
• Be the captain of your ship – we trust you to make decisions to keep yourself and others safe! We are committed to driver safety.
• Travel companion policy – need to bring a family member on the road with you? They’re our family too and because we know pets are family, this policy extends to them as well. *Select locations only
• Safest, reliable fleet in the industry
• Driver & employee appreciation events
• Driver of the Year program
• Driver mentor program that develops a culture focused on safety, support, trust, and respect.
• Career development opportunities to Certified Driver Trainer, management, and beyond.
• Team environment: Managers and dispatchers that you can trust. Get the respect you deserve. You have a voice in the company.
• Voted one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes four years in a row.

We develop, take care of, and cultivate long-term careers!

Start with Ryder –Retire 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.

Posted Date 3 days ago (10/8/2021 4:59 PM)

Requisition ID 2021-107329

Primary State/Province CT

Primary City BRIDGEPORT

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 0674

Keywords: Ryder System, Bridgeport , Class A CDL Truck Driver, Other , BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut