Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekends

About the role

Ryder offers a driving career with weekly pay, excellent benefits, and respect for your talent and experience. Drivers operate as solo drivers delivering to WI, MN, North & South Dakota, KS, IA, MO, MI, OH, KY, NE, IL, and IN. You'll be the captain on the road — making safety decisions with your job protected — while Ryder provides support behind the scenes, including well-maintained trucks (36 months or newer), 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Ryder purchases owner-operator trucks and supports you through the transition and throughout your career. The community includes many military reservists and veterans, and contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated.

Pay

• Weekly pay — drivers earn $2,020 or more per week
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.60 per mile with 1,800+ miles per week
• Solo Stops Pay: $24.00 per stop with 20+ stops per week
• Per Diem Pay: $51.50 per night with 4 nights per week
• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 30 days, $1,500 at 90 days)
• Referral bonuses: up to $1,500 for every hired driver (unlimited)

Schedule

• Home every weekend
• Daytime start
• Paid training provided

Route & Equipment

• Route: Solo delivery across WI, MN, North & South Dakota, KS, IA, MO, MI, OH, KY, NE, IL, and IN
• Tractor type: Sleeper
• Trailer type: Dry Van & Conestoga
• Equipment: Pallet jack (Ryder trains on all equipment needed)
• Freight: Touch freight — pallet and piece unloading
• Cannot accept an auto-only restriction

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• PTO starting Day 1 — up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected

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
• 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

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
• Performing other duties as assigned