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, for local routes with daily home time. Drivers deliver solo to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi, hauling no-touch auto-parts freight in a 53-foot dry van using a day cab. 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. Drivers earn $1,305 or more weekly and are paid weekly. The posting also advertises $4,000 in first-year bonuses and a quarterly safety bonus of $250, if applicable. 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. The role includes a company-paid scale bypass. Ryder describes the position as a company-driver opportunity, with support during the transition and throughout the driver's career. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
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.
Have strong backing skills.
Be open to AM or PM start times based on the bid system.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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

Weekly pay.
$4,000 in first-year bonuses.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250, if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover 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.
Company-paid scale bypass.
24/7 roadside maintenance.