Class A Home Daily Truck Driver

Ryder•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Burnsville, Minnesota. This solo driving position delivers locally and offers home-daily routes hauling perishable food in a 53-foot refrigerated trailer. The freight is no-touch. Drivers operate day-cab tractors, described as 2024 International trucks, and work a five- to six-day week with a start time between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pay is weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,850 or more per week. Solo mileage pay is $0.70 per mile with an average of 1,500 or more miles per week; solo stop pay is $35 per stop with an average of 15 or more stops per week. The position also offers a $3,000 loyalty bonus and paid training. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations, identify and address safety hazards, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight or assist with loading or unloading if required by the customer. Additional duties may be assigned. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
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 Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 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.
Some assignments may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
$3,000 loyalty bonus
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO starting on day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
401(k) rollover availability 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
Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver