Truck Driver CDL B Solo Regional
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class B Truck Driver in Tampa, Florida, to deliver pet food on regional routes. Drivers work solo in a 26-foot straight truck, with 100% touch freight that involves loading and unloading. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a four-day work week, with a start time between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Routes involve one to two overnight stays per week in a Ryder-booked hotel. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Pay is $28 per hour for 45 or more hours per week, with weekly pay and $40 per night in per diem. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers receive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual starting on Day 1, uniforms, a cell phone and boot allowance, and other listed benefits.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle check, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
- Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; an air-brake endorsement is listed for the route.
- Have verifiable Class A or Class B 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 retail touch freight delivery experience.
- Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
- Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
- Undergo any additional screening required for the position or customer assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, badging, or background requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover and company match after 1 year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- $40 per night per diem
- Ryder-booked hotel for overnight routes
- Paid training
- Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
