Truck Driver CDL A
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Elkhart, IN — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering solo within the Midwest using automatic sleeper tractors and 48'-53' dry van trailers. Freight includes touch vehicle accessories. Ryder will provide training on all necessary equipment. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder emphasizes respect for drivers' talent and experience, with upfront information about pay, routes, and schedules. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected. Ryder also supports owner-operators transitioning to company trucks. The company fosters a supportive team environment, recognizing and valuing contributions, and offers a referral bonus program.
Requirements
- Minimum 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 3 years
- Pass a DOT physical
- Pass a Ryder road test
- Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
- Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
- Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
- Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
- Maintaining accurate records and logs
- Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Route Premium Pay
- Layover Pay
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
