Class A Truck Driver Flatbed

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lubbock, TX — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/CDLpalfingerJOBS

Deliver SOLO To: TX, occasionally to OKC, LA, AR. Route: Home Weekends. Tractor Type: Day Cab. Must be able to drive a manual. Trailer Type: Flatbed. Freight: Load Securement - Strapping.

Trucks include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $23.62 per hour
• Per Diem Pay: $27.24 per night
• Weekly Pay
• Travel Reimbursement: $0.72.5 cpm (excluding first 50 miles each way)
• Safety Bonus: $300 quarterly ($1200/year)
• Up to $2400 in additional bonuses
• Paycheck estimate: $1500 - $1800 or more per week

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, occasional Saturday
• 5:30 - 6:00 AM start time
• Paid Training

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
• 12 Months of Flatbed Experience is required
• 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
• Equipment: Truck Mounted Forklift experience highly preferred

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms, cell phone & 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
• Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers

Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. 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.