Truck Driver CDL A Regional Home Weekends

Ryder System, Inc.; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

PTO starting Day 1

Uniforms & boot allowance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Thomson, GA is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Thomson, GA with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. The role includes mileage-based pay, stops pay, tarp pay after 1 hour, and per diem.

Home weekends with regional routes and sleeper tractors. Expect 90 days of recent flatbed experience preference, paid training, and a supportive team. Company emphasizes safety decisions by drivers and strong back-office support.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Minimum 22 years of age.
• Pass Ryder drug test and background check including DOT requirements.
• DOT physical required.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle and comply with safety and DOT regulations.
• Load/unload freight if required and assist as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Support customer service and on-time delivery.
• Other tasks as assigned by dispatcher.

Skills

Safety mindset

Follow instructions

Read and apply rules

Dependable

Team communication

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Thomson, GA — 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.

This account averages $2325 per week

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Mileage Based Pay: Mileage + Stops

• Tarp Pay (after 1 hour)

• Per Diem Pay

• 90 Days of recent Flatbed experience preferred

• Paid Training

• Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Dispatch: 7AM

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

• Route: Regional - Home Weekends

• 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.