Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder•Austin, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Austin, Texas. The position delivers auto parts to surrounding areas on local routes, with drivers home daily. Drivers work solo in a day-cab tractor with a 48- or 53-foot dry van. Freight is no-touch. Applicants must be able to drive manual transmissions; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers earn $27 per hour, with 40 or more hours per week and weekly pay. The posting states drivers on this account earn $1,080 or more weekly. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with an AM dispatch start time. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $750 at 30 days and $750 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when doing so. The company also highlights career support, recognition, and a community that includes military reservists and veterans.

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 and a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have a Class A CDL and verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these alternatives: 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 drive manual transmissions.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.