Class A Home Daily Truck Driver

Ryder•Burnsville, MN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Burnsville, Minnesota. This solo driving position delivers within Minnesota on local routes and returns home daily. The work week is five to six days, with start times between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers are paid weekly, earning $0.70 per solo mile with an average of 1,500 or more miles per week, and $35 per solo stop with an average of 15 or more stops per week. The posting advertises pay of $1,850 or more per week, a $3,000 loyalty bonus, and paid training. The driver operates a 2024 International day cab and pulls a 53-foot refrigerated trailer carrying perishable food. Freight is no-touch. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions and are supported by the company on the road and behind the scenes. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; paid time off accrued beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. The company also describes support for drivers transitioning from owner-operator trucks to company driving.

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 verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle, meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Be prepared for possible additional customer screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; advertised pay of $1,850 or more per week, with mileage and stop pay.
$3,000 loyalty bonus.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover available and 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.
24/7 roadside maintenance.