Truck Driver CDL Class A Local

Ryder•Clarksville, TN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL Truck Driver in Clarksville, Tennessee. Drivers deliver auto parts solo to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi, with local routes and daily home time. The position uses a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot dry van, and freight is no-touch. Strong backing skills are required. Drivers must be open to an AM or PM start time, assigned through a bid system, and work either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Drivers earn $1,280 or more per week and are paid weekly. Compensation incentives include a $1,000 sign-on bonus at 30 days, another $1,000 at 90 days, a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year, and a quarterly safety bonus of $250 if applicable. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations, and a company-paid scale bypass.

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: 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.
Have strong backing skills.
Be open to an AM or PM start time based on the bid system.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and a boot allowance.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
Shutdown bonus of $2,000 within the first year.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250 if applicable.
Weekly pay.
Company-paid scale bypass.
24/7 roadside maintenance.
Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.