Driver Class A Home Daily AM

Ryder•Douglasville, GA

12d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Douglasville, Georgia. This solo driving position delivers flooring material to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina on local routes, with drivers home daily. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 a.m. start and no weekends. The tractor is a day cab and the trailer is a 53-foot dry van. Freight is touch freight, and equipment includes a manual pallet jack, lift gate, hand truck/dollies, and straps; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Pay is weekly, with an average of $1,230 per week and a weekly guarantee of $1,100. Pay details include $0.70 per solo mile based on 1,150 miles per week and $17.03 per solo stop based on 25 stops per week. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position is primarily responsible for safely driving a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and Department of Transportation regulations, participating in continuous training, and providing customer service. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions. Ryder also describes support for company drivers throughout their careers and during the transition from owner-operator work.

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 Class A verifiable 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.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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.
Provide customer service and participate in continuous training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Weekly guarantee of $1,100
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 availability and 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, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver
24/7 roadside maintenance