Truck Driver CDL A Hourly

Ryder•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Ocala, Florida, for regional solo routes through Florida and surrounding states. The position pays $29 per hour for 40 or more hours per week, with weekly pay, a $50 per-night per diem, and a $1-per-hour increase for every three endorsements or certifications. A tenure bonus pays $1,000 each year. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility; overnight stays are in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. Drivers operate day-cab tractors and sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers may include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and containers. Freight may involve touch or no-touch work. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and maintains trucks that are 36 months old 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 accruing from the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during the transition and throughout the career.

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.

Nice To Haves

One year of flatbed experience.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.
Experience with pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, or Moffett equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance.
401(k) rollover option 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
Weekly pay.
Paid training.
$1,000 annual tenure bonus.
$50 per-night per diem.