Class A Home Weekly Truck Driver

Ryder

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Byhalia, Mississippi, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a rewarding driving career. Drivers can expect to earn $1800 or more per week, with a minimum weekly guarantee of $1657.64. Compensation includes solo miles at $0.65 per mile (with approximately 1800 miles per week), solo stops at $15.00 per stop (with 12-18 stops per week), per diem of $50.00 per night (for 4 nights per week), and touch freight pay of $0.15 per piece (with approximately 1000 pieces per week). Paid training is provided. The schedule ensures drivers are home for resets, with start times varying based on Hours of Service (HOS). Drivers will deliver solo to states including AL, AR, FL, KY, MS, LA, TN, IN, MO, and KS, and may travel to other states for customer locations. The role involves an assigned sleeper unit tractor, dry van trailer, and handling touch freight (tires). Trucks are 36 months or newer, come with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance, and company drivers can fuel up at over 800 maintenance facilities nationwide. Ryder emphasizes transparency regarding pay, routes, and schedules. The company also offers to purchase trucks from individuals considering becoming company drivers and provides unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Ryder is a community that includes Military Reservists and Veterans.

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
Over the road and high touch freight experience required

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

Weekly pay
Excellent benefits
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers