Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder • Lavonia, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Lavonia, Georgia, to deliver utility trailers regionally east of the Mississippi River. Drivers operate sleeper tractors and 48- and 53-foot stepdeck flatbeds, hauling touch freight that may require some assembly and load securement. The position offers weekly pay, paid training, and a schedule that starts Sunday night or Monday morning and runs through Friday, with a 7:00 AM dispatch start time. Drivers average 1,700–2,000 miles and eight stops per week. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Pay includes $0.53 per mile, $28 per no-touch stop, $67 per touch stop, and $65 per night in per diem for three to four nights per week. The posting estimates weekly earnings of $1,600–$1,800 or more. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; 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; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so.

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 tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed