Truck Driver CDL A

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Tampa, FL. This position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits for a solid driving career.

Average weekly pay ranges from $1,115 to $1,337. Hourly rate is $27.89 per hour plus a possible $5.55 health & welfare stipend. Weekly hours average 40. Paid training is included. Schedule is Monday to Saturday, Dispatcher start time 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.

The route is a local home daily within a 150-mile radius of Tampa, FL. Equipment includes Dry Van tractor type and Dry Van 53' trailer with rolling carts. Freight is touch with US Mail. Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in the first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• Drivers have safety decision authority; job protection included
• 401(k) rollover available now plus company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

• Minimum age 21 years
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification for last 3 years
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Hold appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A verifiable experience in tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within past 3 years, OR 2 years within last 5 years, OR 5 years within last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and or procedures

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards and maintain accurate records and logs
• Load/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some positions require additional screening which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer-specific background and badging requirements.

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.