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About the Role

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

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

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
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.

Skills

Experience Preferred: Dry Van and Conestoga
Load Securement: Strapping
Passport Endorsement - Within 90 Days of Hire

Location

Buffalo, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

9 months experience within the past 3 years
2 years’ experience within the last 5 years
5 years’ experience within the last 10 years

Salary/Compensations

$1850 weekly average
Safety Bonus: Pays You $250 Every Quarter
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year

Benefits

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
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
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.