Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Middletown, Ohio. This local, home-daily position is primarily a yard driver role and serves as a backup local delivery driver. The driver operates a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van, transporting no-touch freight such as office supplies and copiers. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are paid weekly at $25.00 per hour and work 40 or more hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 10:30 a.m. start time. The position includes paid training and a safety bonus of $750 twice per year. Ryder describes the role as one where drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers a referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 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 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 verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years.
- 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, 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
- Paid training
- Safety bonus of $750 twice per year
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting 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
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
