Position Description

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

We will buy your truck! If you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to Company Driver, we can help make the switch even easier!

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

https://RyderCareers.Video/FLEX-Drivers

Call or Text "Hartford" to Shaunna at 269-751-9020

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

Drivers are averaging $1700+ per week - And it gets better! Top 10% of our drivers can make $120k/year!

Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly

Hourly Pay: $27.00 Per Hour Base Pay Plus Additional $1 for Every 3 Certifications/Endorsements

Overtime Paid After 40 Hours

Hours Per Week: 40 + hours per week

Reliable transportation required

Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night

Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel or Sleeper

Paid Travel

Sign On Bonus: Pays you $250 at 30 days and $250 at 90 days

Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 each year you are with the company from Nov. 1- to Oct. 31

Paid Training

Schedule: Varies on Account

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 / Northeastern States Region

Tractor Type: Day Cab and Sleeper - Possibility of 26' Straight Truck/Flatbed

Trailer Type: 48' - 53' Flatbed, Dry Van, Reefer, Conestoga, Curtainside and Container(6 months flatbed required)

Hazmat, Tanker Doubles/Triples Endorsements required

Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack, Rollers, Lift Gate and Moffett

Freight: Mix of Touch/No Touch – Product Varies

Load Securement – Strapping, Tarping and Chaining

Call or Text "Hartford" to Shaunna at 269-751-9020

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!

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

Paid Time Off Starts at DAY ONE: 80 hours accrued in 1st year

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K etc. Start at 30 Days

401K offers a company match

HIGH VALUED Stock at 15% Employee Discount

UNIFORMS, CELL PHONE 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

Call or Text "Hartford" to Shaunna at 269-751-9020

Our best advertising comes from our Drivers. Let Ryder pay you more, Refer a Driver and receive Unlimited Bonuses on Hired Drivers.

We have always had stringent cleaning processes and will provide personal protective equipment to keep you safe as you keep America moving!

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Still looking? Check out our sitehttps://ryder-drivers.jobs/for all Driving Opportunities with Ryder

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 20 hours ago (3/17/2025 7:56 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-177345

Primary State/Province CT

Primary City HARTFORD

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 06106

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000608