Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Clarksville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Clarksville, Tennessee. This solo local route delivers auto parts to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi, with the driver home daily. The truck is a day cab with a 53-foot dry van, and the freight is no-touch. Strong backing skills are required. Drivers must be open to an AM or PM start time based on the bid system. The schedule is Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, or Tuesday through Saturday. Drivers earn $1,280 or more weekly and are paid weekly. Incentives include a sign-on bonus of $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days, a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, and a quarterly safety bonus of $250 if applicable. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations, and company-paid scale bypass. Ryder describes this company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and support during the transition and throughout a driving career. Drivers make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected. The posting also highlights recognition and support for employees, including military reservists and veterans.

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.
Have strong backing skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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

Weekly pay.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
Shutdown bonus of $2,000 within the first year.
Safety bonus of $250 per quarter, if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.