Regional No Touch Class A

Ryder•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Jacksonville, Florida. The driver makes solo deliveries across Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Virginia. This is an extra-board schedule, with drivers away for one to two weeks at a time; some weeks may involve local work. Drivers must be able to fly. Hotels and rental cars are provided when needed. The freight consists of construction materials and is no-touch, though drivers are responsible for load securement using straps, chains, and binders. Equipment includes a Conestoga flatbed trailer and a super sleeper tractor equipped with a refrigerator and inverter. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the position. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,700 or more per week. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments, and an annual $1,200 safety bonus paid in November. 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, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; 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 offers a driver referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience: 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.
Be able to fly.
Complete any additional screening required for the position or assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Secure loads using straps, chains, and binders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; advertised earnings of $1,700 or more per week.
$2,500 sign-on bonus, paid half at 30 days and half at 90 days.
$1,200 annual safety bonus paid in November.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.