Truck Driver CDL A Local Daily

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL Truck Driver in Clarksville, TN, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career with daily home time.

About the Role

Deliver solo to IN, KY, OH, and MS on a local, home-daily route. This position involves no-touch freight (auto parts) using a day-cab tractor and 53’ dry van trailer. Strong backing skills are required. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Company-paid scale bypass is provided.

Pay

• Weekly guarantee: $1,280 or more
• Solo miles pay: $0.47 per mile (based on 2,500 miles per week)
• Solo stops pay: $12.00 per stop (5–15 stops per week)
• Drop and hook pay: $6.00 per drop/hook
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days
• Shutdown bonus: $2,000 paid in 2 installments
• Safety bonus: $250 per quarter (if applicable)

Schedule

• Monday–Friday; some Saturdays or Tuesday–Saturday
• Start time: AM or PM based on bid system

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Autonomy on the road with strong support behind the scenes
• Referral bonuses: Up to $1,500 for every hired driver

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass a DOT physical and 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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