Truck Driver CDL A Hourly

Ryder•Richmond, CA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Richmond, California, for regional over-the-road routes across 11 western states. Drivers deliver solo in a day-cab or sleeper tractor, or a straight truck, using dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers in 28-, 48-, or 53-foot sizes. Freight includes a combination of touch and no-touch work. The position uses an electric pallet jack, and drivers may be required to load or unload freight or assist with those tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required, and the role is expected to involve 40 or more hours per week. Drivers are paid hourly and weekly, with overtime after 40 hours, per diem for overnight routes, paid travel, paid training, and a tenure bonus. Routes include overnights in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions and for following applicable laws and regulations, identifying and minimizing hazards, and maintaining accurate records and logs. Ryder offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one; uniforms and allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle checks, and 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: 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.
Be able to accept automatic restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Six to nine months of flatbed experience preferred.
Three months of doubles experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

Weekly pay.
$30.00 per hour, with overtime paid after 40 hours.
$30.00 per night in per diem pay.
Paid travel.
Tenure bonus of $1,000 for each year with the company, based on the stated November 1 to October 31 period.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
Twelve weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.