Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • Bradenton, FL

4d • $1,250 - $1,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Bradenton, Florida. This temporary position runs from September through March, with the potential to become full-time. Drivers are paid weekly at $1,250–$1,300 or more per week, based on mileage and stops, and receive paid training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

The driver delivers retail products solo within Florida. Routes are mostly home daily, although occasional layovers may occur. The role uses an automatic day-cab tractor, a 53-foot dry van trailer, and a manual pallet jack; freight handling is heavy-touch. Ryder states that its drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers are responsible for safe and compliant operation, maintaining records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer. The position requires a valid appropriate CDL and endorsements, qualifying verifiable Class A driving experience, and successful completion of Ryder’s screening and testing requirements.

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.
• Some positions may require additional employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and 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 when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed