Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Concord, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Concord, North Carolina. The position delivers freight solo to North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and occasionally Tennessee, with drivers home daily. The route uses dry van trailers ranging from 35 to 53 feet and involves heavy touch freight, including flooring materials such as carpet and hardwood. Drivers may use electric or manual pallet jacks, straps, hooks, and a dolly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and a 5:00 AM start time. Pay is weekly, with a stated weekly guarantee of $1,200. The posting also lists solo mileage pay of $0.606 per mile, based on 1,200 miles per week; solo stop pay of $16.30 per stop, based on 50 stops per week; and per diem pay of $51.75 per night. Training is paid. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and safe, are 36 months old or newer, and have 24/7 roadside maintenance support and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions. The posting also describes Ryder's transition and career support for company drivers, along with a referral program offering bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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 past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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 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 allowance.
Cell phone allowance.
Boot allowance.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Paid training.
Weekly pay.
Per diem pay of $51.75 per night.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.