Truck Driver CDL A Daily No Touch

Ryder • Meridian, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Meridian, MS. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a stable driving career. Drivers can expect to earn $1250 or more per week, with pay structured by solo miles ($0.45/mile for 2500 miles/week), solo stops ($9.00/stop for 5-15 stops/week), and drop and hook pay ($6.00/drop/hook). A shutdown bonus of $2000 (paid in two installments) and a safety bonus of up to $250 per quarter are also offered. The schedule is Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday, with AM or PM start times, and involves approximately 11 hours of drive time daily. Routes are home daily, delivering solo to MS and surrounding states using Day Cab tractors and 53’ Dry Van trailers with swing doors. The freight is auto parts and is 'No Touch'. Strong backing skills are required. The company provides paid scale bypass, and trucks are 36 months or newer, including 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 facilities nationwide. Ryder emphasizes transparency in pay, routes, and schedules. The company supports drivers, including those considering becoming company drivers by purchasing their trucks. Ryder fosters a community of logistics professionals, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees