Truck Driver CDL A Solo Home Daily

Ryder•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Columbus, Ohio, for a solo route with daily home time. The driver shuttles freight from Columbus, Ohio, to Potterville, Michigan, in a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot flatbed trailer. Freight is steel; loads must be strapped, with tarping required in wet weather. Automatic transmission restrictions are acceptable. Trucks are three years old or newer, and Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance by Ryder-trained technicians. Service employees fuel trucks at Ryder maintenance facilities. The position pays $29.64 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours at $44.46 per hour. The posting advertises earnings of $2,000 or more per week based on 60 or more hours per week. It also offers paid training, a quarterly tenure bonus, and a sign-on bonus paid in two installments. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with a start time between 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Drivers are responsible for safe and compliant driving, identifying and minimizing hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting when required by the customer. Drivers must meet Ryder’s screening, physical, road-test, and CDL requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 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.

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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting Day 1; unused PTO can be paid out.
Uniforms, cell phone, 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.
Paid training.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Quarterly tenure bonus of $300, paid four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.