Driver Class A Regional Home Weekly

Ryder•Newnan, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Newnan, Georgia. This solo regional position delivers tires, rubber, and other commodities in a 53-foot dry van with touch freight. Drivers use an assigned sleeper unit and are home for weekly resets and weekends. Start times vary based on hours-of-service requirements, and drivers must be able to fly to locations they will cover. The position includes paid training and requires over-the-road and high-touch-freight experience. Compensation is paid weekly, with an advertised average of $1,700 per week. Pay includes $0.69 per mile for approximately 1,600 solo miles per week, $16.25 per stop for up to 30 stops per week, $52.79 per night in per diem for four nights per week, and $0.15 per piece for approximately 2,000 pieces per week. The posting also advertises a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 annual tenure bonus. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as autonomous on the road, with company support during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout a driver's career.

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 history with 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.
Have over-the-road and high-touch-freight experience.
Be able to fly to locations covered by the position.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Paid training.
Sign-on bonus of $3,000.
Annual tenure bonus of $1,000.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.