Local Truck Driver A CDL

Ryder • Lafayette, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lafayette, Indiana. Drivers deliver solo within a 300-mile radius on local routes and are home daily. The work involves no-touch auto-parts freight, using a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot dry van. Strong backing skills are required, and Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are maintained and are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers earn $1,415 per week guaranteed, with an opportunity to earn more, and are paid weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday; drivers must be open to an AM or PM start time due to the bid system. The posting also advertises $4,000 in first-year bonuses and a safety bonus of up to $250 per quarter, if applicable.

Ryder describes the position as a company-driver role and emphasizes driver autonomy and safety decision-making, with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. The role requires a Class A CDL and qualifying verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience, along with passing Ryder's screening and road-test requirements.

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 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 strong backing skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and a boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover option 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.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• Safety bonus of up to $250 per quarter, if applicable.
• $4,000 in bonuses in the first year.

What This Job Offers

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