Truck Driver - Class A

Ryder – Class A CDL Truck Driver – Houston, TX

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

Average pay: $1600 weekly or more. Loyalty bonus: $5,000 paid out over 6 months with the first payment at 30 days.

Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday with only 1‑2 layovers per week. Start Time: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM Dispatch.

Locations: SOLO to TX, LA, MS, AR, OK. Tractor type:
Day Cab and Sleeper – must be able to drive a manual. Trailer type: 48‑53 ft Dry Van with Lift Gate. Equipment:
Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate. Endorsements:
Hazmat – at time of interview, must have 9‑12 months Hazmat experience. Must have 12 months of CDL A experience driving.

Benefits: 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it). Uniforms & 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.

Contract type:
Permanent – Full‑time.

Hours:

Regular full‑time.

Work location:

77003.

• 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

• 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

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

We are 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, and other protected characteristics.