Local Truck Driver CDL A Yard No Touch

Ryder•BLUE SPRINGS, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Blue Springs, Mississippi. This local, home-daily position involves handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. The work uses a yard truck and a 53-foot dry van to move auto parts; freight handling is no-touch. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 9:45 PM, for 40 or more hours per week. Drivers earn $22.87 per hour and are paid weekly. The posting also describes a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and paid training. Ryder says its 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also describes driver safety autonomy, referral bonuses, and support for drivers throughout their careers. Applicants must meet the stated age, screening, physical, road-test, CDL, and verifiable driving-experience requirements. The role requires following instructions and interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Additional customer-specific screening may apply.

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 3 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.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
Comply with safety requirements and DOT regulations.
Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
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.
Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.