Truck Driver CDL A Hourly Home Daily

Ryder•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Columbus, Ohio. The driver delivers steel freight on routes in Ohio and West Virginia and returns home daily. The position operates a day cab with a 48-foot flatbed trailer, using straps to secure loads and tarping in wet weather. Drivers may also run nighttime shuttles. Dispatch varies, and occasional nighttime runs and Sundays may be required. Drivers are paid hourly, with overtime after 40 hours, weekly pay, paid training, and bonus opportunities. Trucks are three years old or newer, and drivers receive 24/7 roadside maintenance support from Ryder-trained technicians. Drivers make safety decisions and are responsible for following applicable regulations and maintaining records.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and verification of drug and alcohol history from 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 past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 10 years.
Follow written and/or oral instructions.
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road testing, customer badging, or other background requirements.

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.
Secure freight with straps and tarp loads in wet weather as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid training
$300 quarterly tenure bonus
$1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting on Day 1, which may be used or paid out
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
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
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers
24/7 roadside maintenance support from Ryder-trained technicians