Truck Driver CDL A Weekends Off

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Hickman, KY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Pay

$1,600 per week average — with top earners averaging $1,850+.

• Solo Miles Pay: $0.67 per mile
• Solo Stops Pay: $28.75 per stop
• Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per night

Schedule

• Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday
• Weekends off

About the role

• Route: Regional (Solo deliveries to TN, KY, AR, IN, OH, MI, KS, and IA)
• Tractor Type: Sleeper
• Trailer Type: Flatbed
• Freight: Load securement only — building mesh
• Trucks: Well-maintained, safe, 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 — up to 80 hours accrued in first year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately + 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
• Drivers are the captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected

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

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check; 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