Truck Driver CDL A Weekends Off

Ryder•Hickman, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Hickman, Kentucky. This regional solo-driving position delivers building mesh to Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a flatbed trailer; freight requires load securement only. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, with weekends off. Pay is weekly, with an average of $1,626 or more per week and top earners averaging $1,850 or more. Pay includes $0.67 per solo mile, $28.75 per solo stop, and $40 per night in per diem. The sign-on bonus pays $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. 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 safe and compliant operation, maintaining records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer. Ryder describes the role as offering driver autonomy and support throughout a driving career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history with previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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 employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background screening.

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.
Paid time off accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone allowance, 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.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Weekly pay.
$40 per night in per diem.