Class A Local Flatbed Truck Driver

Ryder • Chattanooga, TN

3d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver at Ryder in Chattanooga, TN. This position offers a weekly average pay of $1320, with an hourly rate of $24.00 for approximately 50 hours per week. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays during peak times, starting at 6:00 am dispatch. Drivers will deliver SOLO to surrounding areas and will be home daily. The tractor type is a Day Cab, requiring a manual transmission. The trailer type is a Flatbed (48', 53') and requires 6 months of experience. An equipment requirement includes a Mounted Forklift with 1 year+ experience. The freight is touch freight - Brick. Trucks are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and access to over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

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 be able to drive a Manual transmission
• Need 6 months experience with Flatbed trailer
• Need 1 Year+ experience with Mounted Forklift

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

• UNIFORMS AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
• DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed