Over the Road Route

Ryder•Tanner, AL

1d•$93,600

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a regional over-the-road route based in Tanner, Alabama. The route covers states east of Texas and south of Michigan, with drivers home on weekends. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of leaving Sunday night; start times vary. Drivers work 40 or more hours per week and are paid weekly, with earnings of $1,800 or more per week, per diem, and a quarterly safety bonus of $300. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate an assigned sleeper tractor and haul steel and metal freight using 48-foot flatbed and covered-wagon trailers. Strapping, tarping, and chaining are required. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions, and the job is protected when they do so.

Requirements

Be at least 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 three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the 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.
An auto-only restriction cannot be accepted.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Secure steel and metal freight using strapping, tarping, and chaining.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual begins on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, with 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Weekly pay.
Per diem.
Quarterly safety bonus of $300.
Paid training.