Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Local

Ryder•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for local routes based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drivers deliver solo to Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas and return home daily. The freight is no-touch auto parts, hauled in a 53-foot dry van using a day-cab tractor. Ryder provides paid training on the equipment needed for the role and operates trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an AM or PM start time determined by route bid. Drivers are paid weekly, with a weekly guarantee of $1,355. Additional compensation includes a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year and quarterly safety bonuses of $250. Ryder describes the position as a company-driving opportunity with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.
Some positions 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 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 $1,355 weekly guarantee.
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year.
$250 safety bonus every quarter.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrued starting on day one, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniforms 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.