Truck Driver CDL A Floater

Ryder • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Houston, Texas, for a regional floater position. Drivers deliver freight solo to Houston, San Antonio, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Hammond, Louisiana. Freight is cable boxes and may require touch handling. Equipment includes day-cab tractors, sleeper tractors, and 26-foot straight trucks, with 53-foot dry van trailers. Equipment used includes electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays weekly, with an advertised average of $1,700 per week and an hourly rate of $27.78, including travel time pay at the same rate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Drivers work 40–60 hours per week, with a 40-hour minimum guarantee. Dispatch start times are 4:00–6:00 a.m. or 2:00–5:00 p.m. Paid training is provided.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on 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 option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The posting also describes driver safety decision-making autonomy and says the driver's job is protected when making safety decisions.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, 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 beginning Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniforms, cell phone, and 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
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

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