Class A Truck Driver

Ryder • Fort Worth, TX

4d • $1,875

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Fort Worth, Texas. Drivers deliver solo to Texas and surrounding states, with routes and start times varying by account. The schedule is Monday through Friday, and drivers must be willing to be out for up to two weeks at a time. Drivers average 60–65 hours per week and are paid weekly, with a daily guarantee of $375 when available to work and advertised pay of $1,875 or more per week.

Drivers may operate day cab, sleeper, and box trucks and pull dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers. Freight may involve touch or no-touch work and live loading or unloading, depending on the account. Equipment may include manual pallet jacks, lift gates, forklifts, and Moffett equipment; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, and provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role includes compliance with applicable laws and regulations, hazard detection and mitigation, maintaining accurate records and logs, and freight loading or unloading when required by the customer. Drivers must meet Ryder's age, testing, screening, physical, road-test, CDL, and experience requirements. Some customer assignments may require additional screening or badging.

Ryder describes its company-driver program as providing support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout a driver's career. The company emphasizes driver autonomy in safety decisions, team support, and opportunities to refer drivers for bonuses.

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.
• Be willing to be out for up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or 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, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 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 of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

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