Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Owensboro, KY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Owensboro, Kentucky. This is a local, home-daily driving role delivering solo to Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van with a swing door and transport no-touch auto-parts freight. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and operates well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. The start time may be in the morning or evening, based on the route bid. Drivers are paid weekly and receive a weekly guarantee of $1,415. Additional compensation includes a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year and quarterly safety bonuses of $250. Paid training is provided. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with support behind the scenes. The company also notes that it supports drivers transitioning from owner-operator work and offers referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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, meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay and a $1,415 weekly guarantee.
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
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 and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.