Truck Driver CDL A Regional Teams
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a team Class A CDL truck driver in Mesquite, Nevada, to deliver touch freight consisting of retail hardware supplies on regional routes. Routes serve the Southwest (California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico) and Mountain West (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana). Drivers operate sleeper tractors with refrigerators and inverters, pulling dry van and doubles trailers in 28-, 48-, and 53-foot sizes. Equipment includes a pallet jack, forklift, and hand truck; Ryder provides training on required equipment. Trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers earn weekly pay. Team pay includes $0.43 per mile, with 1,900 or more miles per week for each driver, $24 per stop with 18 stops per week total, and $25 per hour for non-driving duties. The posting states that drivers on this account earn $2,100 or more per week, with top earners making $2,800 or more per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, with two days at home for reset. The dispatch window is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the position may involve up to 60 or more hours per week. Paid training is provided. Hazmat and Doubles endorsements must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers a driver referral program with bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited 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.
- Obtain Hazmat and Doubles endorsements within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Deliver freight as part of a team on regional routes across the Southwest and Mountain West.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
- Maintain accurate records and logs.
- Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when 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
- Uniform allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover available
- Company 401(k) match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
