Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • DES MOINES, IA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Des Moines, Iowa, to make solo local deliveries to Northwest Iowa and return home daily. The position uses a day-cab tractor and a 48-foot flatbed trailer carrying steel freight, with load securement involving chaining, tarping, and strapping. Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are described as 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 no weekends, a 5:00 a.m. start time, and shifts of 10–12 hours. The posting states 50 or more hours per week, weekly pay, and an average of $1,400 per week with a $1,400 weekly guarantee. Pay also includes $0.55 per solo mile based on 1,100 weekly miles and $10.63 per solo stop based on 15–20 weekly stops. Paid training is provided.

Ryder describes the company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting says 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, including a Class A CDL.
• 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.
• Have at least 3 months of flatbed experience.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Complete any additional screening required for the position or customer assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight solo on local routes to Northwest Iowa and return home daily.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when 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, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses with unlimited potential, up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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