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Drive My Way

CDL A Local Flatbed Driver in Portland, OR

Drive My Way, Portland, OR, United States


Ryder is hiring a CDL A Local Flatbed Driver in Portland, OR. A local truck driving job typically consists of transporting freight within a 200-mile radius, allowing the driver to complete their deliveries and return home the same day. You may think you know Ryder and what we do, but today’s Ryder has much more to offer than you might think. Let us show you how you can find a great and rewarding career, with the flexibility, earnings and home time you deserve!

Compensation:

  • Average Weekly Pay: $1,800-$2,200+ per week
    • Hourly Rate: $28.00
      • 60-65 hours per week
  • Bonuses
    • Unlimited driver referral bonuses
  • Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks:

  • Great company benefits starting after 30 days
  • Medical, dental and vision, prescription drug insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
    • DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - Ryder encourages you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it – Ryder will pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
  • 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
  • Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
  • Uniform & Boot Allowance
  • Quality Employee Discounts
    • Discount include Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
  • Ryder will buy your truck if you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to a Company Employee Driver

Home Time, Route & Schedule:

  • Home Daily
  • Start times 6am
  • Monday-Saturday (Saturday is partial day)
  • Route: Local Portland
  • Touch freight – Building supplies
    • May use Moffett Forklift, Ryder will train you on all equipment

Equipment:

  • Trucks are 36 months or newer
  • Day cab
  • Flatbed 36’
  • 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide

Qualifications

  • Must have a valid CDL A License
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
  • Must live within 30 miles of Portland, OR

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.