Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder • Lavonia, GA

6d • $1,600 - $1,800

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Lavonia, Georgia, for regional deliveries east of the Mississippi River. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with 48- and 53-foot stepdeck flatbed trailers, hauling utility trailers. The work involves touch freight and load securement, with some assembly required. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays weekly, with estimated earnings of $1,600–$1,800 or more per week. Pay includes $0.53 per mile for approximately 1,700–2,000 miles per week, $28 per no-touch stop, $67 per touch stop, and $65 per diem per night for approximately three to four nights per week. Drivers average eight stops weekly. Paid training is provided.

The schedule runs Sunday night or Monday morning through Friday, with a 7:00 a.m. dispatch start. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; 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 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 experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten 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 employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, 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 on 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
• Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver

What This Job Offers

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