Truck Driver CDL Class A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Tampa, FL

10d•$1,150 - $1,337•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Tampa, Florida. This solo, local route covers a 150-mile radius of Tampa and offers daily home time. Drivers operate a dry van tractor with a 53-foot dry van trailer and rolling carts, transporting touch freight for the U.S. Mail. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and maintains trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $27.89 per hour, with a possible $5.55 health and welfare stipend, and average weekly pay of $1,150–$1,337. Drivers average 35–40 hours per week and are paid weekly. The operation runs seven days a week with one day off; dispatch start times range from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Paid training is provided. Employment on this account requires meeting Ryder’s requirements as well as USPS account screening requirements. These include a federal Level 2 background screen for access to USPS premises or provision of contractual services, and Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959, unless legally exempt.

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.
Meet USPS account requirements, including a federal Level 2 background screen and, for males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration unless legally exempt.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer 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 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, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Weekly pay.
Paid training.
Possible $5.55 per hour health and welfare stipend.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.