Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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 verifiable Class A 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.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Some assigned positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of flatbed experience preferred.
• Reefer experience preferred.
• Hazmat, tanker, and double/triples endorsements preferred.
• Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.

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

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• $1,000 tenure bonus.
• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off accrues starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available 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, with unlimited bonuses.
• $30 per night per diem for overnight routes.