Truck Driver CDL A Local Shuttle

Ryder • WEST POINT, GA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in West Point, Georgia, for local shuttle routes with daily home time. The driver delivers solo to Alabama and Georgia, hauling touch freight consisting of auto parts in a 53-foot dry van pulled by a day cab. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

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

Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with company support during their careers. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses.

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 verifiable Class A 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, which may include 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, 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.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
• Paid training.
• Safety bonus of $250 four times a year.

What This Job Offers

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