About The Position

Ryder is hiring a part-time solo Class A CDL truck driver in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The driver shuttles equipment between Ryder customer facilities, moving empty trailers with no-touch freight. The route is local, with daily home time, Monday through Friday, starting at 8 a.m. The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week and pays $20 per hour, paid weekly. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance by Ryder-trained technicians and fueling at its maintenance facilities. The role involves safely operating a commercial vehicle, following safety and DOT regulations, completing continuous training, and providing customer service.

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 and 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 assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Safely drive a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations.
  • Shuttle equipment between Ryder customer facilities, moving empty trailers.
  • Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
  • Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
  • Maintain accurate records and logs.
  • Complete continuous training and provide customer service.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
  • PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
  • Boot allowance.
  • 401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
  • 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
  • Driver referral bonuses with unlimited rewards up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
  • 24/7 roadside maintenance by Ryder-trained technicians.
  • Fueling at Ryder maintenance facilities.
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