Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Touch

Ryder•Hazelwood, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Hazelwood, Missouri. This is a local, home-daily position delivering solo within an 80-mile radius. Drivers earn $31 per hour, work 40 or more hours per week, and are paid weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Paid training is provided, along with a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $750 at 30 days and $750 at 90 days. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and sometimes a 26-foot straight truck, pulling 48- and 53-foot dry vans. Freight consists of palletized medical supplies in totes and requires touch freight. Equipment includes a lift gate and pallet jack. One year of box truck experience is required. Ryder states that trucks are well maintained and 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; PTO accrued starting 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; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Ryder describes a safety-focused work environment in which 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 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.
Have one year of box truck experience.
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
$1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $750 at 30 days and $750 at 90 days
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms and boot allowance
401(k) rollover available and 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
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver