Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Earth City, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Earth City, Missouri. This is a solo driving role with local routes within a 150-mile radius and daily home time. Drivers operate a day cab with a 48-foot flatbed, hauling mostly no-touch metal, aluminum, brass, and copper freight. The work includes strapping all loads and tarping. Trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off and a 6:00–7:00 a.m. start time. Drivers work 40 or more hours per week. Compensation includes a $1,450 weekly guarantee, weekly pay, solo-mile pay of $0.530 per mile with 1,400 miles per week, stop pay of $15.447 per stop with 40–60 stops per week, and a quarterly tenure bonus of $300. Paid training is provided. Ryder offers 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 and 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; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so. Additional screening requirements may apply depending on the assigned customer.

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 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.

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.