Truck Driver CDL A Local

Ryder • SARASOTA, FL

3d • $1,070 - $1,284 • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Sarasota, FL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO within a 150 Air Miles radius of Sarasota, FL, with a local route and home daily. The tractor type is a Day Cab, and trailers are 48' & 53' Dry Van. The freight handled is Touch - US Mail. Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. In addition to Ryder employment requirements, the United States Postal Service (USPS) requires a secondary background screen (Federal Level 2) and Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans, and is committed to recognizing, valuing, and appreciating contributions. They also offer a referral bonus program.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
• Secondary background screen - Federal Level 2 conducted by the USPS
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959, unless there is a legal exemption

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly Pay $1070 - $1284 or more a week
• Hourly Pay: $26.77 Per Hour + $5.36 per hour Health & Welfare Stipend
• 40 - 42 hours per week avg.
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

What This Job Offers

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