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Ryder System, Inc. in Houston, TX is hiring a Class B HEAVY TOUCH CDL Truck Driver. You will operate a Straight Truck in surrounding areas, home daily, with weekly pay, paid training, and excellent benefits. Start times are early morning, with a 45–50 hour week and a Monday–Friday schedule.
Ryder emphasizes safety, driver autonomy, and supportive resources. A TWIC card is preferred but not required, and reimbursement is provided. Join a team focused on reliability and career growth.
Ryder is hiring a Class B HEAVY TOUCH CDL Truck Driver in Houston, TX - offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.
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Hourly Pay: $25.50 per hour
Hours Per Week: 45 - 50 Hours
Paid Training
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Start Time: 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Customer / Patient Experience Required
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.
Run in: Surrounding Areas
Route: Home Daily
Tractor Type: Straight Truck
Equipment: Pallet Jack and Stair Walkers
Freight: Heavy Touch - Medical Supplies
Heavy Touch Required
TWIC cardpreferred, butnotrequired - we will reimburse.
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.
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
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
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 or Class B 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
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.
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
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.