Truck Driver CDL A Off Weekends

Ryder • PADUCAH, KY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Hickman, KY and Paducah, KY. This regional solo-driving role delivers to Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a flatbed trailer, carrying building mesh freight that requires load securement only. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, with weekends off.

Drivers are paid weekly. The posting lists average pay of $1,626+ per week, with top earners averaging $1,850+, solo mileage pay of $0.67 per mile, solo stop pay of $28.75 per stop, and per diem of $40 per night. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.

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. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected. The role includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses.

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.
• 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed