Class A HazMat Truck Driver

About the role

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. Deliver SOLO To: TX, LA, MS, AR, OK. Tractor Type: Day Cab and Sleeper - Must be able to drive a manual. Trailer Type: 48' - 53' Dry Van with Lift Gate. Equipment: Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate. Freight: Touch – Automotive Parts.

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

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
• Must have 9-12 Months Hazmat Experience
• Must have 12 Months of CDL A experience driving
• Route delivery experience required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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

Pay

$90K - 100K Yearly Average. Driver Positions Pay Weekly. $5,000 Loyalty Bonus Paid out over 6 Months with the First Payment at 30 Days. Up to $1923 Weekly Average.

Schedule

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday with only 1-2 layovers per week. Start Time: 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Dispatch Paid Training.