Truck Driver Class CDL A Home Daily

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

Pay

• $1,385 or more per week
• Paid weekly
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days
• Shutdown bonus: $2,000 in 2 installments in your first year
• Safety bonus: up to $250 per quarter if applicable

Schedule

• Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday
• Start time: open to AM or PM due to bid system
• Local home daily

About the role

• Deliver solo within 500–600 miles
• Route: local, home daily
• Tractor type: day cab
• Trailer type: dry van 53’
• Freight: no-touch auto parts
• Strong backing skills required
• Operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in first year)
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided
• Drivers make safety decisions; job is protected
• 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

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
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer

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 customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many military reservists and veterans. Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.