Hazmat Driver Regional
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Houston, TX — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This regional position involves SOLO deliveries to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK, with 1 to 2 nights out per week. The driver will operate a Day Cab and Sleeper tractor (manual transmission required) pulling a 48' - 53' Dry Van with Lift Gate. Freight is touch freight - Automotive Parts, and requires the use of an Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate. Route delivery experience is required. Ryder emphasizes respect for drivers' talent and experience, with upfront information about pay, routes, and schedules. They also offer a $5000 loyalty bonus paid out over 6 months, paid training, and a strong focus on safety, with drivers protected when making safety decisions.
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
- Route delivery experience required
- Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
- Hazmat Endorsement Required
- Must be able to drive a manual transmission
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
- Weekly pay
- $5000 loyalty bonus paid out over 6 months
- Up to $1923 weekly average
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
- Uniforms & 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
- Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
