Class A Regional Truck Driver Hourly

Class A Regional Truck Driver Hourly

Ryder is hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers in Nashville, TN offering strong weekly pay, dependable schedules, and a company that puts drivers first.

Top Pay You Can Rely On!

• Average $1,900+ per weekly
• Top performers earn $100K+ annually
• $26.00/hour base pay
• Earn extra $1/hour for every 3 endorsements/certifications
• Overtime pay after 40 hours
• $50 per diem per night
• $1,000 Annual Tenure Bonus

Consistent Schedule & Routes

• MondayFriday schedule (home time stability)
• 40+ hours per week
• Regional Solo routes: IN, OH, MI, TN & KY
• Paid travel + hotel or sleeper provided for overnights
• Solo driving NO team driving required

Equipment & Freight Details

• Drive newer trucks (3 years or newer)
• Tractor Type: Day Cabs and Sleepers - Possibility of 26' Straight Truck
• Trailer Type: 48' - 53' Flatbeds, Dry Vans, Reefers, Conestogas, Curtainsides and Container
• Freight Mix: Touch & No-Touch
• Equipment provided: pallet jack, lift gate, rollers or Moffett
• What you'll need:
• 1 year of flatbed experience
• Hazmat, Tanker & Doubles/Triples Endorsements required
• Experience with strapping, chaining & tarping

Ryder Drivers Service the Route, not the Truck. All Drivers have 24/7 Roadside Maintenance by a Ryder Trained Technician plus Service Employees fuel up our trucks at all 800+ Maintenance Facilities.

Benefits - No Long Waiting Periods

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1(use it or get paid for it)
• Paid Training & career advancement opportunities
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain your safety decisions are respected!
• 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

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, you're joining more than a company you're joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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.