Class A Home Weekends Flatbed Truck Driver

Ryder•Detroit, MI

1d•$1,600 - $1,700

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Detroit, Michigan, for dedicated regional interstate freight. The driver delivers solo, operates a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot flatbed trailer, and handles strapping and tarping on all loads. The route is regional, with the driver home on weekends. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch at 7:00 AM. Pay is weekly. Drivers on this account average $1,600–$1,700 per week, with mileage-based pay plus stop pay, tarping pay, delay pay, and per diem pay. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and paid training. Ninety days of flatbed experience is preferred. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder provides support during the transition to a company-driver role and throughout the driver's career.

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: 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.
Complete any additional screening required for the position or customer assignment.

Nice To Haves

90 days of flatbed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver dedicated freight solo on regional interstate routes.
Strap and tarp all loads.
Comply 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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Weekly pay, mileage and stop pay, tarping pay, delay pay, and per diem pay.