Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder • WEST POINT, GA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in West Point, Georgia, for a local shuttle route with daily home time. Drivers deliver solo in Alabama and Georgia, hauling touch freight consisting of auto parts in a 53-foot dry van with a day cab tractor. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays $24.00 per hour plus $0.50 per hour shift pay, with weekly pay and 55 or more hours per week. A safety bonus pays $250 four times a year, and paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with some Saturdays; the start time is 6:00 PM for a 12-hour shift. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver opportunity with support during the transition and throughout the driver's career.

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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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

• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Safety bonus of $250 four times a year.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed