Class A Hazmat Regional Truck Driver

Ryder • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Houston, TX, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK. The tractor type is Day Cab and Sleeper, and drivers must be able to drive a manual transmission. The trailer type is a 48' - 53' Dry Van with Lift Gate, and the equipment includes an Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate. The freight is touch freight, specifically Automotive Parts. This role requires a Hazmat endorsement at the time of interview, 9-12 months of Hazmat experience, 12 months of CDL A driving experience, and route delivery experience.

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
• Hazmat endorsement at the time of interview
• Must have 9-12 Months Hazmat Experience
• Must have 12 Months of CDL A experience driving
• Route delivery experience required
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission

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
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 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
• Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers
• Paid Training
• Sign on Bonus; $2000.00 Paid 1/2 at 30 days 1/2 at 90 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED