Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • Malakoff, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Malakoff, Texas. This is a solo driving position delivering within Texas, with daily home time. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a manual transmission and a flatbed trailer, transporting brick and building materials. The freight is touch freight and requires load securement with straps; tarping is not required. A truck-mounted forklift is used. Six months of flatbed experience is required.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional overnight trips. Dispatch starts between 5:00 and 6:00 AM, and drivers work 50 or more hours per week. Pay is weekly, with solo mileage pay of $0.665 per mile and stop pay of $21.79 per stop. Ryder advertises average weekly pay of $1,500 and up to $2,200 in annual bonuses and additional bonuses after two years.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and a driver referral program.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, 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 last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Have at least 6 months of flatbed experience.
• Be able to drive a manual-transmission truck.
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, 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.
• Up to $2,200 in annual bonuses and additional bonuses after two years.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited referrals.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

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