Truck Driver CDL A Hourly Solo

Drivers are averaging $2000+ or more per week. Top 10% of our drivers at this location make $100k+/year.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $29.00 per hour base pay plus additional $1 for every 3 certifications/endorsements
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Per diem pay: $50.00 per night
• Paid travel and overnights (Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper)
• Tenure bonus: $1000 each year you are with the company from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31

Schedule

• Monday - Friday (must be flexible)
• 40+ hours per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

About the Role

• 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
• Freight: Mix of touch/no-touch; product varies by account
• Equipment: Manual pallet jack, rollers, lift gate, and Moffett
• Load securement: Strapping, tarping, and chaining
• Ryder provides training on all equipment and reimburses cost for obtaining endorsements
• Operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Class A CDL with verifiable tractor-trailer experience:
  • 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
• 1 year flatbed experience required
• Hazmat endorsements preferred
• Must have Real ID or passport (only one required to fly)
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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