Local Truck Driver CDL A Yard Home Daily

Ryder•Blue Springs, MS

11d•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 on the yard and on nearby public roads. Drivers move auto-parts freight in a yard truck with a 53-foot dry van; freight handling is no-touch. The route is local, and drivers return home daily. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 9:45 PM start and 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $23.32 per hour, with weekly pay. The posting also advertises a $2,000 shutdown bonus payable within the first year and quarterly safety bonuses of $250. Ryder provides paid training, well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Drivers must follow applicable laws and procedures, identify and minimize safety hazards, and maintain accurate logs and yard-move and inventory records. Other tasks may be assigned. Ryder describes its driver team as supportive and recognizes the contributions of employees, including military reservists and veterans. The posting also offers a referral bonus of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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 tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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 positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
Comply with safety and DOT regulations and participate in continuous training.
Provide customer service.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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, technology, and more.
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
Paid training.