Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Regional Truck Driver based in Atlanta, Georgia. Drivers deliver solo to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. Freight includes a mix of touch and no-touch loads, with products varying by route. Drivers may use day-cab or sleeper tractors, with a possibility of a 26-foot straight truck, and trailers including flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and containers. Reefer and Hazmat endorsements are required. Work includes load securement using straps, tarps, and chains, and may involve operating a manual pallet jack, rollers, lift gate, and Moffett. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required. Drivers work 40 or more hours per week, are paid hourly and weekly, and receive overtime after 40 hours. Routes may involve overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, with paid travel. Paid training is provided. Trucks are three years old or newer, and Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance by a Ryder-trained technician. Service employees fuel trucks at Ryder maintenance facilities. The position offers hourly pay of $30, per diem of $30 per night, a sign-on bonus paid in two installments, and an annual tenure bonus. The posting also describes paid maternity leave, a 401(k) with company match after one year, discounted company stock, uniforms, cell phone and boot allowances, employee discounts, and referral 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; Class A CDL and Reefer and Hazmat endorsements are specified.
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.

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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Deliver freight solo to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.
Secure loads using straps, tarps, and chains.

Benefits

Paid weekly
Overtime pay after 40 hours
Per diem pay of $30 per night
Paid travel
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
Annual tenure bonus of $1,000
Paid training
12 weeks of paid maternity leave
401(k) rollover and company contributions with company match at one year
Company stock available at a 15% employee discount
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and other items
Referral bonuses for hired drivers