Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

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Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Hartford, CT

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

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Call Rachelle or Text "Hartford" to 904-869-3291

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You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

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$1623 or more per week - And it gets better

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• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
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• Solo Miles Pay: $0.91 per Mile with 1200 Miles per Week
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• Solo Stops Pay: $22.55 per Stop with 20 Stops per Week
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• Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per layover with 2 - 3 layovers per week
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• Overnight for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
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• Paid Training
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• Schedule: Monday – Friday
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• Start Time: 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Call Rachelle or Text "Hartford" to 904-869-3291

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Apply Here with Ryder Today

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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.

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• Deliver SOLO To: ME, MA, VT, RI, NH, NY (including 5 boroughs)
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• Tractor Type: Day Cab
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• Trailer Type: Dry Van, 42' - 53'
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• Equipment: Manual and Electric Pallet Jack
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• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
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• Freight: Touch – Hardware Products
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• Endorsements: Hazmat - Within 90 Days of Hire
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• We Reimburse Cost and Provide Training Support for Endorsements
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Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

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

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• UNIFORMS AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
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• Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
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• DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
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• Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
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• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
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• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
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• Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
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• Ryder Drivers are the Captain of the Ship – OUR DRIVERS make decisions to keep yourself and others safe and we protect your job when you do
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Call Rachelle or Text "Hartford" to 904-869-3291

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

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

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Still looking? Check out our site all Driving Opportunities with Ryder

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EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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Requirements

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• Minimum 21 years of age
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• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
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• Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
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• Pass a DOT physical
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• Pass a Ryder road test
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• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
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• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
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• 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
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• 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR
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• 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
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• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
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• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
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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.

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Responsibilities

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• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
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• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards Maintaining accurate records and logs
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• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
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• Performs other duties as assigned
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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.

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Posted Date 3 weeks ago (12/17/2025 2:02 PM)

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Requisition ID 2025-192984

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Primary State/Province CT

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Primary City EAST HARTFORD

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Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 06108

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Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

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Employment Type Regular-Full time

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Travel Requirements Driver

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Position Code 1000998

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Immediate start, Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Night shift,

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