Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily

Ryder•Lexington, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class B heavy-touch CDL truck driver in Lexington, Kentucky. The role delivers medical supplies on routes within Kentucky, with the driver home daily. The position uses a 26-foot straight truck and requires handling freight, including loading and unloading or helping with those tasks when required by the customer. Pallet jacks and stair walkers are used. A TWIC card is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse for it. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 4 and 7 a.m. Drivers average 45 hours per week and are paid $25.00 per hour, with weekly pay. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Uniforms and a boot allowance are provided. Drivers make safety decisions, and Ryder describes the job as protected. The company also offers a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year, employee discounts, and a driver referral program with 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 verification of drug and alcohol history with 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 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.
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

A TWIC card is preferred but not required; Ryder will reimburse for it.
Customer or patient experience is required.

Responsibilities

Comply 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.