CDL A Flatbed Truck Driver - Home Weekends

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Granite City, IL— 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/Freedom

 

 

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like. 

This account averages $1690 per week

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Mileage Based Pay:  Mileage + Stops
• Tarp Pay
• Per Diem Pay
• Paid Training 
• 6 months of Flatbed Experience preferred
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Dispatch: 7AM

Apply Here with Ryder Today

 

Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.Questions? Call Rachel or text “Granite City” to 904-541-8564 to speak with your recruiter today.

 

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.

• Deliver SOLO To: Dedicated Freight - Interstate
• Route: Regional - Home Weekly - 3 layovers per week
• Tractor Type: Sleepers
• Trailer Type: 53ft Flatbeds
• Freight: Strapping & Tarping - Load Securement only
• Experience: Minimum of 90 Days working Flatbed experience

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks 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
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum 22 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:
• 12 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:  Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for safely driving a commercial vehicle and 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
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• 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.