Class A Home Weekends Flatbed Truck Driver

Ryder System, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Cell phone allowance

Boot allowance

401(k) match

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Detroit, MI to run regional interstates with home weekends. Expect weekly pay, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and mileage-based pay with stops, tarp, and delay pay.

Enjoy paid training, 90 days of flatbed experience preferred, and a strong safety culture. Route delivers solo to dedicated freight, with 53ft flatbeds and sleeper tractors. Benefits start after 30 days and include PTO from day one, uniforms, boot and cell phone allowances, and a

Qualifications

• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer.
• 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years within the last 5 years, OR 5 years 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.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 loading/unloading of freight as required by customer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

DOT regulations

Team player

Tools

CDL A

Job description

Position Description

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

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/Freedom

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

Drivers on this account average $1600 - $1700 per week

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• $2500 Sign On Bonus
• Mileage Based Pay: Mileage + Stops
• Tarping Pay
• Delay Pay
• Per Diem Pay
• Paid Training
• 90 days of Flatbed Experience preferred
• Schedule: Monday - Friday. No Weekends
• Dispatch: 7:00 AM

Deliver SOLOTo: Dedicated Freight - Regional Interstate

Route: Regional - Home Weekends

Tractor Type: Sleepers

TrailerType: 53ft Flatbeds

Freight: Strapping & Tarping - Required for all loads

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

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• Minimum 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 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:
• 9 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties 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.