Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Earth City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Earth City, Missouri. This is a solo driving role delivering freight on Missouri routes, with drivers home daily. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot flatbed, hauling metal, aluminum, brass, and copper. Freight handling is touch freight and includes strapping all loads and tarping. Previous flatbed experience is preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM and approximately 40–50 hours per week. Pay is $29.70 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and a weekly pay guarantee of $1,500. Drivers also receive a $1,200 annual tenure bonus, paid quarterly. Paid training is provided. 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. Drivers make safety decisions and are supported by Ryder throughout their careers.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous flatbed experience.

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 insurance after 30 days.
Dental insurance after 30 days.
Vision insurance after 30 days.
PTO beginning 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Annual tenure bonus of $1,200, paid quarterly.
Weekly pay guarantee of $1,500.
Paid training.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.