Local Truck Driver No Touch CDL A

Ryder•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Lakeland, Florida. This is a solo, local driving position on Central Florida routes, with drivers home daily. Freight is no-touch. Drivers operate day-cab automatic tractors and may pull 53-foot dry vans or 48-foot flatbeds; strapping is required. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is weekly. The posting lists average weekly pay of $1,200–$1,600, mileage pay of $0.59 per mile with an average of 1,500 miles per week, and $18 per stop with an average of 40 stops per week. Paid training is provided. The available schedules are Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, or Sunday–Thursday, with a 7:00 a.m. start time. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting says their jobs are protected when doing so.

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

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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.