Ryder CDL-A Local Dedicated Truck Driver Position in Fairfield

Local Job Overview: Fairfield

Key Information

• Hiring Organization: Ryder System, Inc.
• Position: Ryder CDL-A Local Dedicated Truck Driver (Flexible/Contract, Fairfield)
• Based in: Fairfield, CT (a vibrant local hub)
• This Fairfield-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Ryder System, Inc. team in Fairfield, CT is growing.
• Benefit from working in Fairfield, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

Pay & Perks

• Compensation: $75k-$95k/Year (approx. $7.1k/Month)
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Join our Fairfield team for this flexible role.

What You'll Do

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Commercial Freight Logistics.

"At Ryder, we believe that a strong supply chain is built on the foundation of exceptional professional drivers. We invest deeply in our fleet and our people, ensuring you have the tools, the technology, and the respect you deserve on the road."

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder is a leading logistics and transportation company, providing innovative supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions. We manage critical freight for some of the world's most recognized brands. We are dedicated to creating a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, ensuring our drivers enjoy long, fulfilling careers with unmatched stability.

Position Overview

We are currently welcoming experienced, highly professional commercial drivers to apply for the role of CDL-A Local Dedicated Truck Driver. In this prestigious role, you will operate on a dedicated account, meaning you will run consistent, repetitive routes for a single primary customer. This position is ideal for drivers who value premium, late-model equipment, highly structured dispatch times, and the peace of mind that comes with returning home daily.

Core Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer combination across local and short-haul regional highway routes in varying weather conditions.
• Transport critical commercial freight, ensuring timely delivery to designated customer receiving docks and warehouses.
• Execute professional drop-and-hook operations or coordinate with receiving staff during live unloads to maximize driving efficiency.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the assigned commercial vehicle to ensure optimal compliance with FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications and Benefits

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a proven record of safe driving. A minimum of one year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience is required. Ryder drivers enjoy top-tier hourly or mileage-based compensation, an extraordinary corporate healthcare package starting on day one, an outstanding 401(k) plan, and a deeply supportive dispatch team.