Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Touch

Ryder•Greenfield, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Greenfield, Indiana. This local, solo driving position offers home-daily routes to Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van and lift gate, transporting palletized retail goods. The work involves touch freight, and Ryder provides training on required equipment, including the pallet jack. Drivers earn $32 per hour and are paid weekly, with 40 or more hours per week. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days, as well as paid training. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends required during peak season; start times fall between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and Ryder describes the role as supported by a team throughout a driver's career.

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 history with previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable 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 assignments may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background screening.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

Weekly pay
$2,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days
Paid training
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 and boot allowance
401(k) rollover 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
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver
24/7 roadside maintenance