Truck Driver Class A Home Daily

Ryder • Livermore, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Livermore, California. This is a local, solo driving position delivering to Northern California, with drivers home daily. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 48-foot flatbed trailer and handle metal freight requiring load securement only. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and well-maintained 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 $30 per hour, with average hours of 50 per week and weekly pay of $1,650 or more. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions. Ryder describes its driver community as supportive and inclusive, including women, military reservists, and veterans.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol records from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical and a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: at least 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight solo on local Northern California routes and return home daily.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 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.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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