Class A CDL Driver – Touch Freight – Louisville KY

Ryder•Louisville, KY

6d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Louisville, KY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers guaranteed weekly pay of $1600, with an hourly rate of $28.00 per hour for 50+ hours per week, with overtime after 40 hours. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered, paid in two installments, and a safety bonus of $300 is paid quarterly. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday - Friday, with a variable start time covering both AM & PM shifts. The run covers KY, OH, IN, TN, and the driver will be home daily. The tractor type is a Day Cab, and the trailer type is a 53 Ft Dry Van. Freight is primarily Drop & Hook, with rare occasions of assisting with unloading. Equipment includes an Electric Pallet Jack. Trucks are 36 months or newer and include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance. Company Drivers fuel up at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. Ryder offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, 80 hours of PTO in the first year (starting Day 1), uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions with job protection. A 401(k) rollover is available with a company match after 1 year. Paid maternity leave of 12 weeks is available (subject to eligibility). Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech are also provided. Ryder also offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Ryder is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

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.

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