Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily

Ryder • Dothan, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL truck driver in Dothan, Alabama. The position delivers solo within a 200-mile radius using a day cab and flatbed trailer, transporting brick and building materials. Freight involves touch handling. Drivers must be able to drive a manual transmission. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays during peak periods, and a start time between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. Drivers work approximately 50 hours per week and are paid hourly at $22.00, with an average weekly earning of $1,210 and dispatch bonuses of up to $2,400. Training is paid.

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 are responsible for making safety decisions, maintaining accurate records and logs, complying with applicable laws and regulations, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with it—if required by the customer. The role also includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• 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 Class A verifiable 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.
• Be able to drive a manual transmission.

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 if 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.
• Uniforms and boot allowance.
• 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.
• Paid training.
• Dispatch bonuses of up to $2,400.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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