Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Memphis, Tennessee, for regional routes to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The role pays $30 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and advertises weekly pay of $2,000 or more. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 40 or more hours per week and flexibility required. Drivers may have overnight routes, with a $50-per-night per diem and lodging in a Ryder-booked hotel or a sleeper. A $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 annual tenure bonus are also offered. Drivers operate day cabs and sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers may include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and container equipment. Freight may require touch or no-touch handling. Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role and operates trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers make safety decisions on the road, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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.
Work a Monday–Friday schedule and be flexible; the posting states 40 or more hours per week, with overtime after 40.

Nice To Haves

One year of flatbed experience.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.
Experience with pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, or Moffett equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 annual tenure bonus.
$50 per night per diem for overnight routes.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform allowance.
Cell phone allowance.
Boot allowance.
401(k) rollover availability 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, and technology.
Paid training.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.