Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder • Buford, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Buford, Georgia. The role involves regional deliveries to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with two to three nights away from home per week. Drivers operate sleeper and day-cab automatic tractors and 53-foot dry vans, transporting office supplies. Freight handling is touch freight using a manual pallet jack. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Drivers are paid weekly, with solo mileage pay of $0.50 per mile and $40 per night out; drivers on this account earn up to a $1,400 weekly average.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. The company describes the role as offering autonomy on the road with support during an owner-operator truck transition and throughout the driver's career.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten 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, 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO begins accruing on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

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