Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Thomson, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Thomson, Georgia. This is a local, solo-driving route with daily home time, Monday through Friday, with a 7:00 a.m. dispatch. Drivers deliver within Georgia using day-cab tractors and 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight work involves strapping, tarping, and load securement. Pay is weekly and mileage-based, with pay for stops and tarping; this account averages $2,119 per week. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The company describes its driving role as offering autonomy on the road and support throughout a driver's career. Ryder also notes that drivers make safety decisions and that their jobs are protected. The position includes loading or unloading freight, or assisting with those activities, if required by the customer.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history with 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• 90 days of recent flatbed experience preferred.

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, if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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