Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Local

Ryder•Fort Wayne, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This local driving role delivers auto parts within a 300-mile radius and offers home-daily routes. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van; freight is no-touch. Routes are scheduled Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an AM or PM start time determined by route bid. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. The company describes its trucks as well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers earn at least $1,415 per week, paid weekly. Additional pay includes a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, quarterly safety bonuses of $250, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued from the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job is protected when they do so. Ryder also offers a driver referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Ryder is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. It welcomes contributions from people including military reservists and veterans.

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

Benefits

Weekly pay and a weekly guarantee of $1,415.
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year.
$250 quarterly safety bonus.
$2,000 sign-on bonus paid as $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.