Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Vernon, CA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Vernon, California. The driver delivers freight solo to Southern California and Central California, with possible routes to Northern California and Arizona, and returns home daily. The position averages 55 hours per week, pays $25.00 per hour, and pays weekly. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a start time between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Paid training is provided. The driver operates a day-cab tractor with a tandem-axle configuration and a 48- or 53-foot dry van trailer. Freight consists of touch dry grocery deliveries, including driver-assist unloading. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role, including electric and manual pallet jacks. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role requires Class A CDL experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle, along with the ability to pass Ryder's screening, physical, and road-test requirements. Store delivery experience is preferred. Drivers are expected to follow applicable laws, regulations, rules, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures; identify and minimize safety hazards; keep accurate records and logs; and load or unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and other items. A driver referral program offers 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: at least 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

• Store delivery experience preferred.
• Backing skills/experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight solo to Southern California and Central California, with possible routes to Northern California and Arizona.
• Comply 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.
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms 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.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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