Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch

Ryder•Bowling Green, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL truck driver in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The driver operates solo routes in Kentucky and Tennessee, returns home daily, and hauls no-touch auto-parts freight in a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van. Strong backing skills 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. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Drivers must be flexible with AM and PM shifts; the posting specifies a PM shift for the first two years and 11 hours of daily drive time. Pay is weekly, at $1,255 or more per week. Additional compensation may include a $2,000 shutdown bonus, a $1,000 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,000 at 90 days, and a quarterly safety bonus of $250 if applicable. Ryder describes a driver-focused workplace that emphasizes safety, respect, support, and opportunities to grow. Drivers are trusted to make safety decisions, and the position is protected when they do so. The role includes responsibilities for legal and regulatory compliance, hazard mitigation, recordkeeping, and freight handling as required by the customer.

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 with previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A 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 strong backing skills.
Be flexible with AM and PM shifts.

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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Shutdown bonus of $2,000 in the first year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250, if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Company-provided well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with no stated limit on the number of bonuses.