Class A Extra Board Truck Driver

Ryder•Newnan, GA

15h•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Newnan, GA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves operating well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are considered the Captain, making safety decisions with job protection. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans, and values contributions, recognition, and appreciation. They offer autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes, including purchasing owner-operator trucks and providing transition support. Ryder is also proud to be 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
Over the road and high touch freight experience required
Must be able to fly to locations you will cover

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
Weekly Guarantee: $1657.94
Sign On Bonus: $3000.00
Annual Retention Bonus: $1000.00
Solo Miles Pay: $0.67 per Mile with 1600 Miles per Week
Solo Stops Pay: $16.25 per Stop with up to 30 Stops per Week
Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night with 4 nights per Week
Touch Freight Pay: $0.15 per piece with 2000 pieces per Week
Paid Training
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
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
Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.