Driver Class A PFP Touch Regional

Ryder•Sterling Heights, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for regional solo deliveries from Sterling Heights, Michigan, to Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Chicago. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a dry-van trailer and handle a mix of touch and tailgating deliveries. Routes run Monday through Friday, with start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM and overnight stays in hotels booked by Ryder. Paid training is provided. Pay is weekly, with solo mileage paid at $0.70 per mile, solo stops at $14.71 per stop, and per diem at $52.27 per night. The posting advertises average weekly pay of $1,600 plus and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Equipment for deliveries may include a pallet jack, hand truck, and dolly. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and comply with applicable laws and regulations, maintain accurate records, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required by the customer. Ryder describes the position as offering support and autonomy on the road, along with opportunities to grow and participate in its driver referral program.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 freight if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance
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, advertised as unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver
Overnight stays in hotels booked by Ryder
24/7 roadside maintenance