Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Touch

Ryder • ORLANDO, FL

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Orlando, Florida. The position delivers solo to Central Florida and the East Coast on local routes, with the driver home daily. The work involves touch freight consisting of HVAC equipment. Drivers use day-cab tractors and 26-foot straight trucks, and must be able to operate manual and automatic transmissions. Trailers include 48- and 53-foot dry vans. Equipment includes a hand truck, pallet jack, lift gate, and forklift. A hazmat endorsement and recent forklift experience are required.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6 PM, with 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $28.78 per hour, and the posting states that drivers on this account earn $1,151 or more weekly. Pay is weekly, and paid training is provided. Ryder says its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers are responsible for safe, compliant operation and may load or unload freight or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer. Ryder describes the role as one where drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected.

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 hazmat endorsement.
• 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.
• Have recent forklift experience.
• Be able to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 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 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.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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