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Local CDL A Truck Driver Home Daily

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions · Clarksville, TN · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingInternship

About the role

Deliver solo to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi. Local route with daily home time. Day cab tractor pulling a 53' dry van trailer. Freight is no‑touch auto parts. Strong backing skills required. Company‑paid scale bypass. Ryder drivers operate well‑maintained trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Pay

  • Weekly pay — $1,305 or more per week
  • $4,000 in bonuses during your first year
  • Safety bonus: $250 per quarter (if applicable)
  • Paid weekly

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday with some Saturdays, or Tuesday – Saturday
  • Start time: must be open to AM or PM shifts based on bid system

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
  • PTO accrual starts day one — up to 80 hours in the first year
  • Uniforms and boot allowance provided
  • 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match after one year
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure)
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
  • Referral program: unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 per hired driver

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
  • 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

Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the assigned customer.

Responsibilities

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

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