Truck Driver CDL A Off Weekends

Ryder•Princeton, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Hickman, Kentucky. This is a regional solo driving position using a sleeper tractor and flatbed trailer, delivering building mesh to Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa. Freight requires load securement only. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, with weekends off. The position pays weekly, with average pay of $1,626 or more per week and top earners averaging $1,850 or more. Pay includes $0.69 per solo mile, $28.75 per solo stop, and $40 per night in per diem. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Ryder provides benefits and support, including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO beginning on day one; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during the transition and throughout the driver’s career.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
$3,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
Per diem of $40 per night
Medical insurance after 30 days
Dental insurance after 30 days
Vision insurance after 30 days
PTO beginning on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms provided
Cell phone allowance
Boot allowance
401(k) rollover option 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
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses