Class A Home Weekends Flatbed Truck Driver

Ryder•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Detroit, Michigan, to deliver dedicated freight on regional interstate routes. Drivers operate solo and return home on weekends. The position uses sleeper tractors and 53-foot flatbed trailers; strapping and tarping are required for all loads. Dispatch is at 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The job offers weekly pay, mileage-based compensation plus stops, tarping pay, delay pay, per diem, paid training, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Drivers on this account average $1,600–$1,700 per week. Flatbed experience of 90 days is preferred. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and perform duties including legal and regulatory compliance, hazard mitigation, recordkeeping, and loading or unloading freight when required by the customer. Additional customer-specific screening may apply.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and 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 past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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 assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, badging, or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

90 days of flatbed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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 1 year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and technology.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Weekly pay and paid training.
Mileage-based pay, stop pay, tarping pay, delay pay, and per diem.
Referral bonuses with unlimited rewards up to $1,500 for every hired driver.