Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekends

Full-time Class A CDL Truck Driver position based in Appleton, WI (54914) with additional work locations across WI, IL, IN, MN. Posted 10/19/2026. Requisition ID: 2026-213570.

About the role

Solo regional driving position delivering to WI, MN, North & South Dakota, KS, IA, MO, MI, OH, KY, NE, IL, and IN. Home every weekend with daytime start. Equipment includes sleeper tractor with dry van and Conestoga trailers (36 months or newer). Freight involves touch loading/unloading — pallet and piece unloading using pallet jack. Ryder provides training on all required equipment. Trucks maintained at 800+ nationwide maintenance locations with 24/7 roadside assistance and fueling.

Pay

• Solo miles: $0.60 per mile (1,800+ miles per week)
• Solo stops: $24.00 per stop (20+ stops per week)
• Per diem: $51.50 per night (4 nights per week)
• Weekly earnings: $2,020 or more
• Sign-on bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 30 days, $1,500 at 90 days)
• Paid training
• Weekly pay

Schedule

• Home every weekend
• Daytime start

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting day one (up to 80 hours in first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Driver autonomy on safety decisions with job protection

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A verifiable experience in 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
• Cannot accept auto-only restriction
• 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 including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Load/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading as required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned