Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Houston, TX — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves SOLO deliveries to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK. The driver will operate a Day Cab and Sleeper tractor, driving a manual transmission. The trailer type is a 48' - 53' Dry Van with Lift Gate. Freight is touch freight, specifically Automotive Parts. Endorsements required include Hazmat at the time of interview, with a minimum of 6 months Hazmat experience. A minimum of 12 months of CDL A experience driving and route delivery experience is required. Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder provides autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes, and is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Requirements

Minimum 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 3 years
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Must have 6 Months Hazmat Experience
Must have 12 Months of CDL A experience driving
Route delivery experience required
Must be able to drive a manual transmission
Hazmat endorsement required at time of interview

Nice To Haves

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Weekly pay
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
24/7 Roadside Maintenance
Fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
$5,000 Loyalty Bonus Paid out over 6 Months with the First Payment at 30 Days
Paid Training