Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Georgetown, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Georgetown, Kentucky, for a local route delivering to Princeton, Indiana. The position is home daily and uses a day-cab tractor and a 53-foot dry van with a swing door. Freight is auto parts and requires no touch. Drivers earn at least $1,305 weekly, paid weekly, and may receive a $2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year and quarterly safety bonuses of $250. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekends; the start time is AM or PM based on route bid. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 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, compliant operation and related records, and may load or unload freight if required by the customer. The posting describes Ryder’s support for company drivers, including assistance during the transition from owner-operator work. It also highlights the company’s logistics community and referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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 screening, such as 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay and a weekly guarantee of $1,305.
Shutdown bonus of $2,000 within the first year.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250, paid four times a year.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance.
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.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.