Local CDL A Truck Driver Home Daily

Ryder • Clarksville, TN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Clarksville, Tennessee. This local, home-daily position delivers solo to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi. Drivers transport no-touch auto parts using a day cab and a 53-foot dry van; strong backing skills are required. The schedule is Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, or Tuesday through Saturday. Drivers must be open to an AM or PM start time assigned through a bid system. Ryder states that drivers earn $1,305 or more weekly and are paid weekly, with $4,000 in first-year bonuses and a $250 quarterly safety bonus if applicable. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes company-paid scale bypass. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and Ryder states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

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.
• Be open to AM or PM start times assigned through a bid system.
• Have strong backing skills.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• $4,000 in bonuses in the first year.
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250, if applicable.
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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