Local Truck Driver CDL A Yard No Touch

Ryder • Blue Springs, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Blue Springs, Mississippi. The position involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers in the yard and on nearby public roads. The driver moves auto-parts freight using a yard truck and 53-foot dry van trailers; freight handling is no-touch. The route is local, with drivers home daily. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 9:45 PM start time, and the position offers 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $22.87 per hour, paid weekly, with earnings of $900 or more per week described. The role includes paid training, a shutdown bonus, and quarterly safety bonuses.

Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. Ryder describes a safety-focused work culture in which drivers make safety decisions, along with support during a company-driver career. Additional responsibilities include regulatory compliance, hazard prevention, and maintaining accurate logs and yard records.

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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
• Comply with applicable safety and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Complete continuous training and provide customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Shutdown bonus of $2,000 within the first year
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250, paid four times a year
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover availability 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, and technology
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses

What This Job Offers

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