Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Spotter in Kalamazoo, MI — 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/Yard-Driver

 

 

Ryder Employees who Drive on this account earn $1247 or more Weekly and it gets better

• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $29.00 Per Hour
• Hours Per Week: 42 or more hours per week
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday
• Start Time: 6:00 PM

 

Apply Here with Ryder Today

 

Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

 

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

• Route: Local Home Daily Shuttle Driver
• Tractor Type: Ottawa
• Trailer Type: Reefer, 53’, Drop & Hook 
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

 

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• 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

 

Click here to see all Ryder Driving Opportunities: https://ryder-drivers.jobs/

 

Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition, and throughout your career.

 

Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.  

 

Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

 

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

 

Our 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.

 

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

 

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
• 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

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

 

Responsibilities

• This position is primarily responsible for safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads
• The position requires compliance with safety & DOT Regulations, continuous training and customer service

 Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Maintaining accurate move and yard inventory records Other tasks as assigned

 Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.