Truck Driver Class A Regional

Ryder•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•$1,700•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate opening for a Class A Regional Truck Driver. This position offers an average weekly pay of $1700 or more, with opportunities for weekly pay. Drivers can expect to work 60+ hours per week. The role involves solo driving with pay based on miles and stops, per diem, and layover pay. A sign-on bonus of $2500 is offered, paid in installments, along with a quarterly safety bonus of $300. The schedule is Monday through Friday with one Saturday per month, and dispatch times range from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The company emphasizes transparency regarding pay and route details. Deliveries are SOLO to MI, IN, IL, IA, WI, OH, MN, PA, NY. The route is regional, utilizing sleeper and day cab tractors with 48' & 53’ Dry Van & Reefer trailers. Equipment includes a Manual Pallet Jack. Freight is touch freight, consisting of groceries on pallets, with driver assist unload. Ryder offers benefits comparable to other carriers, including uniforms and boot allowance, paid personal time off starting on day one, medical, dental, and vision insurance starting at 30 days, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year, and employee discounts on various goods and services. Ryder Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions and their jobs are protected when doing so. The company also assists Owner Operators looking to switch to company employee driver roles. Ryder is committed to hiring Proud Women and Men in Logistics, including Military Reserve and Veterans, and offers unlimited bonuses for hired drivers.

Requirements

Minimum 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 3 years
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

UNIFORMS AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
Unlimited Bonuses for Hired Drivers

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