Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly

Ryder•Olive Branch, MS

1d•$1,800

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Byhalia, Mississippi. The role delivers solo to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, and Missouri, with home time for resets. Drivers operate an assigned sleeper unit hauling touch freight consisting of tires in a dry van. Start times vary based on hours-of-service requirements. The position offers weekly pay of $1,800 or more, paid training, a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, and a $1,000 yearly bonus. Over-the-road and high-touch freight experience are required. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and provides support during the transition for owner-operators whose trucks Ryder purchases.

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 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 over-the-road and high-touch freight experience.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a 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

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid half at 30 days and half at 90 days.
$1,000 yearly bonus.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, 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.
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.