Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder•West Point, GA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for local shuttle routes delivering to Alabama and Georgia, with home-daily routes based in West Point, Georgia. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van and handle auto-parts freight that requires touch service. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays weekly, with hourly pay of $24.00 plus $0.50 per hour in shift pay, and a safety bonus of $250 four times per year. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with some Saturdays, starting at 6:00 PM for 12-hour shifts. The posting indicates 55 or more hours per week and advertises earnings of $1,500 or more per week. Paid training is provided. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says the job is protected when drivers make those decisions. The company also offers support to drivers throughout their careers and recognizes a logistics workforce that includes military reservists and veterans.

Requirements

Be at least 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 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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
Safety bonus of $250 four times per year
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms and boot allowance
401(k) rollover 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