CDL A Truck Driver

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Sarasota, FL — earn strong weekly pay, work a consistent evening schedule, and be home daily with a company that respects drivers.

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You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1140 weekly average

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $28.50 per hour
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week
• Paid Training
• Loyalty Bonus: $1,200 ($600 at 6 months / $600 at 12 months)
• Schedule:
  
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Routes are 10 hrs per day
• Start Time: 6:00 PM

• Deliver SOLOWithin 50 miles of Sarasota.
• Route:
  Local - Home Daily
• Tractor Type:
  Day Cab
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission.
• Trailer Type:
  
  Dry Van 48’ and 53'
• Equipment:
  Manual Pallet Jack, Lift Gate, and Hand Truck
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Freight:
  Touch – Donated Goods

• 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 — your safety decisions are 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

• 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

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
• 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.