Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Local

Ryder•Fort Wayne, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a local route with daily home time. Drivers deliver solo within a 300-mile radius, hauling no-touch auto parts in a 53-foot dry van pulled by a day-cab tractor. Ryder trains drivers on the equipment needed for the role and provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Start times are in the morning or evening, based on route bid. Drivers are paid weekly, with a weekly guarantee of $1,415 or more. Additional compensation includes a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, quarterly safety bonuses of $250, and a $1,000 sign-on payment at 30 days and another at 90 days. Paid training is provided. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms and a boot allowance; and a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year. The posting also mentions 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria and employee discounts. Ryder describes its driving roles as supported by a team that recognizes employees' contributions 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: 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or 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.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
$1,000 sign-on payment at 30 days and another $1,000 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.