Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Local

Ryder•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a local, home-daily route based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drivers deliver solo to Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas. The position uses a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot dry van, hauling no-touch auto-parts freight. Routes are scheduled Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an AM or PM start time determined by route bid. Drivers receive a weekly guarantee of $1,355, paid weekly, plus a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year and quarterly safety bonuses of $250. Ryder provides paid training and will train drivers on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifying and minimizing safety hazards, and maintaining accurate records and logs. Drivers may need to load or unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading, if required by the customer. Additional duties may be assigned.

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, 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.

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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading freight, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay and a weekly guarantee of $1,355.
$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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.