Class A Regional Truck Driver

Ryder • LAKELAND, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lakeland, Florida. This is a 75% traveling position with weekly pay, a weekly guarantee of $1,500, and hourly pay of $25. Drivers deliver solo, with coverage depending on location, and work days that vary. Hotels are provided, and paid training is offered. The position involves no-touch furniture freight and uses a single-axle day cab with demountable equipment and 2- to 26-foot box containers that attach to a 53-foot rail. Ryder provides training on the required equipment and operates well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure. Employees can also access discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more. The posting also describes a driver referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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