Truck Driver CDL A Hourly

Ryder•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Charlotte, North Carolina. Drivers deliver solo to North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington. Routes may involve overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, with paid travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility. Drivers average 40 or more hours per week, with overtime paid after 40 hours. Freight includes a mix of touch and no-touch work, with product varying by route. Drivers may operate day cab or sleeper tractors and pull 48- to 53-foot flatbed, dry van, reefer, Conestoga, curtainside, and container reefer trailers. Ryder provides trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $30 per hour, $30 per night in per diem, and includes sign-on and tenure bonuses. Ryder also provides uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances. The company describes its drivers as making safety decisions on the road and receiving support from the team behind the scenes.

Requirements

Must 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; reefer and Hazmat endorsements are required.
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 assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
$30 per hour, with overtime paid after 40 hours.
$30 per night in per diem.
$1,500 sign-on bonus paid at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days.
Tenure bonus of $1,000 each year, based on the stated November 1 to October 31 period.
Paid travel and overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper.
Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover 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, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.