Class A Travel Truck Driver Hourly

Ryder System, Inc.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Uniforms and allowances

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is looking for a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Clarksville, TN, with a focus on providing exceptional service while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role entails regional driving and requires end-to-end responsibility for freight handling.

We offer competitive weekly pay of $29 per hour and additional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, as well as generous PTO and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test and Background check.
• CDL and endorsements for the position required.
• 1 year of flatbed experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.
• Loading/unloading freight as required.
• Maintaining accurate records and logs.

Skills

Class A CDL

Drivability

Hazmat endorsements

Tanker endorsements

Doubles/Triples endorsements

Freight handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift gate

Moffett

Job description

Position Description

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

Pay Information

• 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 with 0 nights per Week
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel or Sleeper
• Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 Each Year
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday – Friday

Routes & Equipment

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• 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

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:
• 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.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran