Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Thomson, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Thomson, Georgia. This is a local, solo driving position with daily home time. Drivers operate day-cab tractors pulling 53-foot flatbed trailers, with freight work involving strapping, tarping, and load securement. Pay is weekly and mileage-based, with additional stop and tarp pay; the account averages $2,119 per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch at 7:00 a.m. Paid training is provided. Ninety days of recent flatbed experience is preferred.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when they do so. The company describes its driver roles as offering autonomy on the road and support throughout a driver's career.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ninety days of recent flatbed experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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