Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Louisville, Kentucky. The role runs regional routes through Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia, using a day cab and either a 53-foot dry van or 26-foot stake bed. Freight includes flooring and heavy equipment and may require touch freight. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 4:00 PM start time and 40 hours per week, with potential to work more than the weekly guarantee. Ryder advertises a weekly guarantee of $1,675, hourly pay of $28, a $50 per diem per night for five nights out, a $1,200 safety bonus, and paid training. The position includes 80% drop-and-hook work and an opportunity to learn flatbed skills.

Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job is protected. Ryder describes its company-driver program as offering autonomy on the road with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career.

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, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available immediately, with 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.
• Paid training.
• $1,200 safety bonus.
• Referral bonuses with unlimited awards up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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