CDL A Regional Flatbed Truck Driver WEEKENDS OFF

Ryder • Cambridge, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a regional Class A CDL truck driver in Cambridge, Ohio, to deliver dedicated interstate freight consisting of aluminum sheeting. Drivers operate solo with 53-foot flatbed trailers and are responsible for strapping, tarping, and load securement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends at home, weekly home time, and two layovers per week. Dispatch is at 7:00 a.m., and drivers use sleeper tractors. The position offers average weekly pay of $1,500–$1,600 and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations, identify and minimize safety hazards, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required by the customer. Additional duties may be assigned.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle check, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
• Provide an appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Provide drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years as part of the motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

• 90 days of recent flatbed driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Deliver dedicated interstate freight solo, using flatbed equipment and completing strapping, tarping, and load securement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed