Class A Travel Truck Driver Hourly

Ryder System, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Excellent benefits

Paid training

Tenure bonus

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Class A CDL Truck Driver to join our regional fleet. Enjoy weekly pay, strong benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. The role supports 40+ hours per week on a mix of day cabs and sleepers, with ample training and safety support.

Expect routes to IN, OH, MI, TN & KY, with potentially no- and short-haul freight, per diem, and endorsements-driven earnings. Join a team that values safety, growth, and employee rewards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Must hold Class A CDL with endorsements for the position.
• Experience requirements: 9 months in past 3 years, or 2 years in last 5 years, or 5 years in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load/unload freight as required by customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A License

Endorsements

Follow instructions

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver inNashville, TN— 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/FLEX-Drivers

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$2000 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $29.00 Per Hour
• Hours Per Week: 40 + hours per week
• Earn extra $1/hour for every 3 endorsements/certifications
• Per Diem Pay: $50 per night
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel or Sleeper
• Tenure Bonus:Pays You $1000 Each Year
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday – Friday - Must be Flexible

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:IN, OH, MI, TN & KY
• Route:Regional
• Tractor Type: Day Cabs and Sleepers - Possibility of 26' Straight Truck
• TrailerType:48' - 53' Flatbeds, Dry Vans, Reefers, Conestogas, Curtainsides and Container
• Equipment: pallet jack, lift gate, rollers or Moffett preferred
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Freight:Mix or Touch and No Touch
• 1 year of flatbed experience preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker & Doubles/Triples Endorsements preferred
• Experience with strapping, chaining & tarping preferred

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer 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 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

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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.

Connect With Us!

Software Powered by ICIMS