Class A HazMat Truck Driver

Ryder•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

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 SOLO delivery to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK, driving a Day Cab and Sleeper tractor (manual transmission required) with a 48' - 53' Dry Van trailer equipped with a Lift Gate. The freight is touch freight - Automotive Parts. The driver must have a Hazmat endorsement and at least 9-12 months of Hazmat experience, along with 12 months of CDL A experience and route delivery experience. The schedule is Tuesday - Saturday with only 1-2 layovers per week, and a start time between 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM dispatch. Ryder provides paid training and offers a $5,000 Loyalty Bonus paid out over 6 months. Ryder is committed to being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules to ensure drivers feel confident joining the team. They also offer a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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
Must have 9-12 Months Hazmat Experience
Must have 12 Months of CDL A experience driving
Route delivery experience required
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
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
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
Paid Training
$5,000 Loyalty Bonus Paid out over 6 Months with the First Payment at 30 Days
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers