Class A CDL Truck Driver - OTR - Home Weekly

Ryder System, Inc.; Eastman, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

PTO from Day 1

Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Eastman, GA is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver with a focus on safety and reliability. The role drives long-haul routes (OTR) delivering to dedicated freight lanes and requires adherence to DOT regulations.

Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are highlighted in the posting. The position offers a schedule from Sunday to Friday with early dispatch and 24/7 maintenance support. Company culture emphasizes safety, career growth, and employee recognition across a nationwide

Qualifications

• Must have Class A verifiable experience in tractor trailer or comparable vehicle.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle in compliance with safety and DOT regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and logs; assist in loading/unloading as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support logistics operations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety awareness

Reading and following instructions

DOT regulations compliance

Education

CDL with endorsements

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Eastman, GA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

This account averages $2050 per week

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Mileage Based Pay: Mileage + Stops

• Hourly Delay Pay (after 1 hour)

• Layover Pay

• Paid Training

• Schedule: Sunday - Friday

• Dispatch: 6:00 AM

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

• Deliver SOLOTo: Dedicated Freight - OTR Interstate

• Route: OTR - Home Weeky

• Tractor Type: Sleepers

• TrailerType: 53ft Flatbeds

• Freight: Strapping & Tarping - Load Securement only

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year

• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided

• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected

• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year

• 12 weeks paid maternity leave(subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career.

Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• Minimum 22 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 3 years

• Pass a DOT physical

• Pass a Ryder road test

• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position

• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:

• 12 months experience within the past 3 years, OR

• 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR

• 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years

• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions

• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Important Note

Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for safely driving a commercial vehicle and requires compliance with safety & DOT Regulations, continuous training and customer service.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines

• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards Maintaining accurate records and logs

• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer

• Other tasks as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.