Class A HazMat Truck Driver

Ryder • Houston, TX

1d • 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 offers an average of $1600 weekly or more, with weekly pay. A sign-on bonus of $2000 is offered, paid in two installments. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with two consecutive days off each week and 1-2 layovers per week. The start time is between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Paid training is provided. Drivers will deliver SOLO to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK. The tractor type is Day Cab and Sleeper, and must be able to drive a manual transmission. The trailer type is 48'-53' Dry Van with Lift Gate. Equipment includes an Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate. Freight is touch freight, specifically automotive parts. Endorsements required include Hazmat at the time of interview. A minimum of 9-12 months of Hazmat experience is required, along with 12 months of CDL A experience driving 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
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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