Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This solo driving position offers weekly pay, a guaranteed $1,200 per week, and hourly pay of $30. Drivers work 40–50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a primarily 6:00 a.m. start time and occasional afternoon/evening shift coverage. Routes are home daily and serve Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The trailer is a 48-foot flatbed, and freight consists of steel and metal requiring load securement. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the position. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes a quarterly tenure bonus of $300, paid four times a year. Ryder describes drivers as responsible for making safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they do so. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Ryder also offers support for employees becoming company drivers, including purchasing their truck.

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 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.

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