Truck Driver CDL A No Touch Daily

Ryder•DeSoto, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in DeSoto, Texas. This is a local, solo driving position delivering auto-parts freight in Arkansas and Texas, with daily home time. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van and handle no-touch, drop-and-hook freight. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an AM or PM start time determined by a monthly bid process. Paid training is provided. Drivers are paid weekly, with a weekly guarantee of $1,325. Additional pay includes $0.555 per mile, $10.50 per stop, and $6.25 per drop or hook. The posting also offers a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, quarterly safety bonuses of $250, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes its drivers as empowered to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they do so. The company also describes its support for company drivers and its community of logistics employees, including military reservists and veterans.

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 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, 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, 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

Weekly pay
Weekly pay guarantee of $1,325
Paid training
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year
Quarterly safety bonus of $250
$2,000 sign-on bonus paid as $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms and 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
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses