Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Lakeland, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Lakeland, Florida. The role involves a traveling route, with travel required approximately 75% of the time; specific routes depend on the location covered. Drivers operate a single-axle day cab and transport furniture freight in 2'- to 26-foot box containers that attach to a 53-foot rail. Freight is no-touch, although loading or unloading assistance may be required by the customer. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers use 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. Hotels are provided for travel, and the schedule varies by day. Compensation includes a weekly guarantee of $1,500 and hourly pay of $25.00. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; paid time off accruing from the first day; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Ryder describes its drivers as making safety decisions on the road and having their jobs protected when doing so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.
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.
Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Comply 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.

Benefits

Weekly pay and a weekly guarantee of $1,500.
Hourly pay of $25.00.
Paid training.
Hotels provided for travel.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.