Class A Yard Driver

Ryder • Bradenton, FL

13d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Truck Driver in Bradenton, FL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This is a Local - Home Daily position, driving a Day Cab/yard truck with an Automatic transmission and a 53’ Dry Van trailer. The freight is No Touch. The schedule is Monday - Friday, with a start time of 5:00 AM. Ryder offers competitive pay, with hourly pay at $22.50 per hour for 40 hours per week or more, and weekly pay of $900 or more. They provide paid training and emphasize carrier transparency, ensuring drivers know their pay, routes, and schedules upfront. Ryder is committed to the safety and security of its drivers, utilizing the safest and most reliable fleet in the industry. Drivers are considered the Captain, with protected jobs and the authority to make safety decisions. Ryder also offers a supportive environment for company drivers, including purchasing trucks and providing support. The company fosters a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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

Nice To Haves

• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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