Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder•Grand Prairie, TX

16d•$70,200•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Grand Prairie, TX — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to TX, LA, OK on a regional route with 1-2 layovers a week, staying in hotels. The tractor type is a Day Cab, and the trailer type is a 30' Pup Trailer and 26' Straight Truck. Equipment includes a Hand Truck, Lift Gate, and Manual Pallet Jack. Ryder will train you on all equipment needed to be successful. Freight is Heavy Touch – Pet Food. Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance, and company drivers fuel up at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. We offer competitive pay, with drivers earning $1350 or more per week, paid weekly at $27.00 per hour for approximately 45+ hours per week. Per diem pay is $40.00 per night with 1-2 nights per week. The schedule is Monday - Friday, with a start time between 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM. Route Delivery Experience is Required.

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
Route Delivery Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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
Excellent benefits
Paid Training
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
Unlimited Bonuses for Hired Drivers (Refer a Driver program)