Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Detroit, Michigan. This solo driving position delivers steel and metal products (no coils) throughout the Metro Detroit area and Flint, with the driver home daily. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and 48-foot or 53-foot spread-axle flatbed trailers. Work includes load securement with strapping and tarping, including at night and in wet weather. Some flatbed experience is preferred; automatic transmission restrictions are accepted. The position pays $27 per hour, with weekly pay of $1,485 or more stated in the posting. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week. The schedule is either an AM shift Monday through Friday or a PM shift Sunday through Thursday. Start times are primarily 6:00 AM, with some starts between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. A $1,200 tenure bonus is paid as four quarterly payments of $300. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and 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, meeting one of these alternatives: 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.
Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Some flatbed experience preferred.

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

Weekly pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
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.
Tenure bonus of $1,200, paid as four quarterly payments of $300.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.