Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekends

Ryder•Eastman, GA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Eastman, Georgia, for a dedicated over-the-road interstate route. Drivers deliver solo and are home weekly, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 6:00 a.m. dispatch. The work uses sleeper tractors and 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight duties involve strapping, tarping, and load securement. Tarping pay, delay pay, per diem, and paid training are offered. The account averages $2,050 per week, with mileage-based pay plus stop pay and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Ninety days of flatbed experience is preferred. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are encouraged to make safety decisions, and the company says their jobs are protected when they do so. The role also includes company-driver support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout the driver’s career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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.

Nice To Haves

Ninety days of flatbed experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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
$2,500 sign-on bonus
Tarping pay
Delay pay
Per diem pay
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform allowance
Cell phone allowance
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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses