Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Valencia, California. This local, solo-delivery position serves Southern California and offers home-daily routes. Drivers earn $29.00 per hour, are paid weekly, and work approximately 40–50 hours per week. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a start time between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and may use a 28-foot pup trailer, 26-foot straight truck, or 53-foot dry van. Freight involves handling glass doors and mirrors. Equipment includes a hand truck, J-bar, door hand truck, and liftgate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers make safety decisions on the road, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so.
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, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and 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 freight if required by the customer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Uniform allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
