Truck Driver Regional CDL A

Ryder•Ontario, CA

3d•$1,300•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for regional routes based in Ontario, California. Drivers deliver solo to California, Utah, and Nevada, and sometimes to New Mexico and Washington. The position uses a day cab with 24-foot straight trucks and 28-foot pup trailers, and involves heavy-touch pet food freight. Equipment includes carts, hand trucks, and a lift gate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Auto-restriction accommodations are not available. Pay is $30 per hour for 40 or more hours per week, paid weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,300 or more per week. Drivers receive $40 per night in per diem for two to five nights away per week. Overnight stays are at hotels booked by Ryder. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the past five years, or five years within the past ten years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
$2,500 loyalty bonus after six months and another $2,500 after one year.
Paid training.
Ryder-booked hotel stays for route overnights.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available, with 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, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance.