Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Local

Ryder•Evansville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Evansville, Indiana, for local routes within a 150-mile radius. Drivers deliver US Mail via tailgate deliveries and return home daily. The work uses day-cab tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Ryder provides training on required equipment, including pallet jacks and rolling carts. Trucks are described as well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position averages 40 hours per week and pays $28.27 per hour plus a $6.16-per-hour health and wellness stipend, with average weekly pay of $1,375. Paid training is provided. The operation runs seven days a week, with one to two days off per week; start times are between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Applicants must meet Ryder’s driver requirements and additional USPS account screening requirements. These include a federal-level secondary background screen for access to USPS premises or contractual services and, for males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration unless legally exempt.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Meet USPS account screening requirements: federal-level secondary background screening and, for males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration unless legally exempt.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
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.
Weekly pay.
Paid training.
$6.16 per hour health and wellness stipend.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.