Truck Driver CDL A Flex

Ryder•Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Dallas, Texas, for a flexible regional role delivering solo to varying destinations and covering multiple Ryder accounts when not working at the domicile. Routes, schedules, dispatch times, freight, and driving equipment may vary. The role may involve sleeper tractors, day cabs, or 26-foot straight trucks, pulling dry van, reefer, or 48- or 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight handling varies and may be touch freight. Drivers may use electric and manual pallet jacks; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the position. Pay is weekly, with hourly pay of $30.00, travel-time pay of $25.50 per hour, a $1,200 weekly guarantee, and an advertised average of $1,750 per week. The position involves approximately 50–60 hours per week. Mileage reimbursement is $0.70 after 50 miles, and paid training is provided. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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 company states that 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 verification of drug and alcohol history 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 meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.
Automatic transmission restrictions cannot be accommodated.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform allowance.
Cell phone allowance.
Boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Paid training.