Truck Driver Off Weekends CDL A

Ryder•Vacaville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Vacaville, California, to deliver freight to the Bay Area and Northern California. The role is a solo driving position with a home-daily/regional route and one to two nights out per week, with overnight stays in Ryder-paid hotels. Drivers operate straight trucks and pup trailers, including 26-foot straight trucks and 28-foot pups. Freight involves heavy touch, and pet food delivery experience is a plus. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job, including use of a manual pallet jack and hand truck. The schedule is Monday through Friday, described as a four-day workweek, with a 4:00 a.m. start time and 45 or more hours per week. Pay is weekly at $31.49 per hour, with advertised earnings of $1,560 or more per week and $65 per night in per diem. Ryder trucks are described as 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 expected to follow applicable laws and safety requirements, identify and minimize hazards, maintain accurate records, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required by the customer. Ryder presents the role as a company-driving opportunity with support during a transition from owner-operator work and throughout the driver's career.

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; the role requires a Class A CDL.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.

Nice To Haves

Pet food delivery experience is a plus.

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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
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.
$65 per night in per diem for nights out.
Nights out booked in Ryder-paid hotels.
Paid training.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.