Truck Driver CDL A Local Shuttle

Ryder • West Point, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a local shuttle route based in West Point, Georgia. The driver delivers solo to Alabama and Georgia, is home daily, and operates a day cab with a 53-foot dry van carrying touch freight consisting of auto parts. Ryder provides well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays $24.00 per hour plus $0.50 per hour shift pay, with 55 or more hours per week and weekly pay. A safety bonus of $250 is paid four times a year. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with some Saturdays; the start time is 6:00 PM for a 12-hour shift. Paid training is provided.

Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy on the road and support behind the scenes, with safety decisions entrusted to drivers. The company offers a transition and ongoing career support for company drivers, and says employee contributions are recognized and valued.

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 3 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, plus company match after 1 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.
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250, paid four times a year.
• Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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