
About This Role
Alright, let's talk about this Class B driver job in Ogden, UT. I've been placing drivers for over a decade, and I can tell you straight up when a company has its act together. Ryder does. This isn't a gig where you're just a number; they treat you like the professional you are. The trucks are new, the support is real, and they don't play games with pay or schedules. Here's the deal.
What You'll Be Doing
You're running regional routes out of Ogden, UT, handling medical supplies. It's touch freight, so you'll be loading and unloading. They've got pallet jacks, stair walkers, and forklifts to help. Your main rig is a straight truck.
- Make sure everything you do follows DOT rules and all the other safety regulations.
- Your number one job is keeping yourself and everyone else safe on the road. They call drivers "the Captain of the Ship" for a reason; they trust your judgment.
- Keep your logs and paperwork accurate and up to date.
- Get the freight on and off the truck when it's required by the customer.
- Handle any other tasks that come with running a solid route.
The Schedule & Pay
This is a regular full time position. You're looking at Monday through Friday, 40 to 45 hours a week. The start time can vary depending on the route. The hourly pay is $25.50, and you get paid every single week. They also provide paid training to get you up to speed.
What You Need to Bring
Let's be clear about the must haves. If you don't meet these, we can't move forward.
- You need to be at least 21 years old.
- A valid Class B CDL with the right endorsements for this job.
- Solid driving experience: 9 months within the last 3 years, OR 2 years in the last 5, OR 5 years in the last 10. It needs to be verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle.
- You have to pass a Ryder drug test, a background check, and a motor vehicle record check.
- They'll verify drug and alcohol history from your last three employers.
- A current DOT physical is required.
- You'll need to pass a Ryder road test.
- Being able to understand written and verbal instructions is crucial.
- You have to read rules and regulations; safety manuals, policies; and actually apply them while you work.
The Good Stuff (Benefits & Perks)
The pay is good, but what happens after you're hired matters more. Ryder gets this right.
- The trucks are all 36 months old or newer. No clunkers.
- 24/7 roadside maintenance means help is always a call away if something happens.
- Fuel up at any of their 800+ maintenance facilities across the country; it's on the company card.
- A TWIC card is preferred for this run; if you need one they'll reimburse you for it later on down line.. They give you uniforms plus an allowance for boots. The employee discounts are actually worthwhile; we’re talking tools , travel , hotels , even cell phones . If someone asks what makes Ryder different point out they protect your job when make safety first decision . That ’s huge . Think about becoming Company Driver someday ? They have program purchase your truck support transition every step way so can focus driving not business details . Refer great driver friends get paid unlimited bonuses every time one gets hired .
A Few Important Notes
Job Location
Ogden, UT