CDL A Truck Driver

Position Description

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

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You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1350 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $29.00 Per Hour
• Hours Per Week: 40 + hours per week
• Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night with 3 nights per Week
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; Saturday's As Needed
• Start Time: Dispatch between Midnight - 4:00 AM

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Questions? Call Gloria or text "SMYRNA to View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with your recruiter today.

We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.

Thats why were upfront about pay, routes, and schedules so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

• Deliver SOLO?To:?TN, MS, IL, KY, AR
• Route: Regional; Out Every Other Night
• Tractor Type: Day Cab
• Trailer?Type:?Dry Van 53
• Equipment: Hand Cart
• Freight: Touch Retail Goods
• Unload Only

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

All the benefits you expect without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1(use it or get paid for it)
• 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

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Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on drivingnot the details.

At Ryder, youre joining more than a company youre joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

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Requirements

• 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

Important Note: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Posted Date 1 week ago (6/2/2026 3:13 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on click.appcast.io

Primary State/Province TN

Primary City SMYRNA

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 37167

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000599