Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Atlanta, Georgia. Drivers deliver to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama, driving day cab or sleeper tractors, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers may include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and container reefers. Freight involves a mix of touch and no-touch work, with varying products. The role requires reefer and hazmat endorsements, and load securement tasks may include strapping, tarping, and chaining. Equipment includes 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 and receive hourly pay, with overtime paid after 40 hours. The role includes paid training, paid travel, overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, and per diem for nights away. Ryder says its drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder provides uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances, along with benefits and support for company drivers. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting notes that their jobs are protected when doing so. Ryder also describes support for drivers transitioning from owner-operator work and recognizes the contributions of women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical; pass a Ryder road test.
- Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position, including reefer and hazmat endorsements.
- Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.
- Undergo any additional screening required for the position or customer assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Weekly pay
- $30 per hour, with overtime paid after 40 hours
- $30 per night per diem
- $1,500 sign-on bonus paid at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days
- $1,000 annual tenure bonus
- Paid training
- Paid travel
- Ryder-booked hotels or sleeper accommodations for overnights
- Uniform allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover and company match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver
- 24/7 roadside maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
