Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly

Ryder•Byhalia, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Byhalia, Mississippi. The role delivers solo to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, and Missouri. Drivers haul touch freight consisting of tires in a dry van and use an assigned sleeper tractor. Drivers are home for resets, with start times varying based on hours-of-service requirements. The position pays weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,800 or more per week, a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid half at 30 days and half at 90 days, a $1,000 yearly bonus, and paid training. Over-the-road and high-touch freight experience are required. 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. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with their jobs protected when exercising that responsibility. The role includes handling freight and maintaining compliance and accurate records. Ryder describes its driving workforce as a supportive logistics community that recognizes and values employees’ contributions.

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.
Have over-the-road and high-touch freight experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover option 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.
$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid half at 30 days and half at 90 days.
$1,000 yearly bonus.
Paid training.
Weekly pay.