Truck Driver CDL A Hourly OTR

Ryder•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Lansing, Michigan, for regional over-the-road routes. Drivers deliver solo to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility, with 40 or more hours per week. Drivers may have overnight stays, using a Ryder-booked hotel or the sleeper. Pay is $30 per hour, with $30 per night in per diem, weekly pay, an annual tenure bonus of $1,000, sign-on bonuses of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days, and paid training. Equipment includes day cabs and sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers may include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and containers. Equipment used may include pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, and Moffetts. Freight may be mixed, touch, or no-touch. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and operates trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; paid time off accruing from day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so. A referral program offers bonuses for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of flatbed experience is preferred.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements are preferred.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.

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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from day one, 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.
$1,000 annual tenure bonus.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.