Truck Driver CDL A Floater

Ryder • Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Houston, Texas. The role delivers freight solo on regional routes to Houston, San Antonio, the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and Hammond, Louisiana. Drivers may operate a day cab, sleeper, or 26-foot straight truck, pulling a 53-foot dry van. The freight is cable boxes and involves touch freight. Equipment includes electric and manual pallet jacks and a liftgate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job.

Drivers are paid weekly, with an average weekly pay of $1,700 and an hourly rate of $27.78, including travel time pay at the same rate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and start times are between 4:00–6:00 a.m. or 2:00–5:00 p.m. Drivers work 40–60 hours per week, with a 40-hour minimum guarantee, and receive paid training. Trucks are described as well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes the position as offering autonomy on the road and support during the transition to company driving and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do 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 Class A verifiable 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Paid training.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed