Truck Driver CDL A Local

Ryder • Rancho Cordova, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Rancho Cordova, California. The role delivers solo to Northern California on local routes and returns home daily. Drivers operate day cab and sleeper tractors with dry van trailers in 28-, 48-, or 53-foot lengths, delivering palletized freight with tailgate deliveries. Equipment includes manual pallet jacks and lift gates; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Pay is $29.00 per hour, with 55 or more hours per week and advertised earnings of $1,800 or more per week. Pay is weekly, and paid training is provided. The schedule is Wednesday through Monday, with dispatch beginning between 12:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The role emphasizes driver safety decisions and support from Ryder.

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.

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 on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Paid training
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance
• 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
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver
• 24/7 roadside maintenance

What This Job Offers

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