Truck Driver CDL A OTR

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Baton Rouge, LA — 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/FLEX-Drivers

Drivers are averaging $2300 or more per week - And it gets better! Top 10% of our drivers at this location make $100k /year!

• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $26.00 Per Hour Base Pay Plus Additional $1 for Every 3 Certifications/Endorsements
• 1 year Flatbed experience required
• Overtime Paid After 40 Hours
• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
• Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel or Sleeper
• Paid Travel
• Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 each year you are with the company from Nov. 1- to Oct. 31
• Freight: Mix of Touch/No Touch – Product Varies
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday - Friday - Must be Flexible
  
  

Apply Here with Ryder Today

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

Questions? Call or Text "Baton Rouge" to 904-541-8572 to speak with your recruiter today!

We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.

That’s why we’re upfront about pay, routes, and schedules — so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

• Deliver SOLO To: TX, OK, AR MA, LA and AL
• Tractor Type: Day Cab and Sleeper - Possibility of 26' Straight Truck
• Trailer Type: 48' - 53' Flatbed, Dry Van, Reefer, Conestoga, Curtainside and Container
• Hazmat Endorsements Preferred
• Must have Real ID or Passport. Only one is required in order to Fly
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack, Rollers, Lift Gate and Moffett
• Load Securement – Strapping, Tarping and Chaining
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack, Rollers, Lift Gate and Moffett
• Freight: Mix of Touch/No Touch - Varies by Account
• We Reimburse Cost and Provide Training to Obtain Endorsements
  
  

Extra Perks

Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Don’t spend time applying for jobs with ‘Average Pay’ or confusing pay structures. We know you’re essential to keep our economy afloat. Your trust, safety and security is our top priority. You will work with the Safest and most Reliable Fleet in the Industry. You Deliver for us so we make sure to Deliver for you!

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/

Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on driving—not the details.

At Ryder, you’re joining more than a company — you’re joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers — get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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

• 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
  
  

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.