Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • Buford, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for regional solo routes based in Buford, Georgia. Drivers deliver office supplies to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with two to three nights away from home per week. Freight is transported in 53-foot dry vans and requires touch handling with a manual pallet jack. Drivers may operate sleeper or day cab automatic trucks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Pay is weekly, with solo mileage paid at $0.50 per mile, a $40 per diem for each night away, and an advertised average of up to $1,400 per week.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they do so. Ryder also describes support for company drivers during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout their careers.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, 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 tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, customer badging, or customer background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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.

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.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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 every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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