Truck Driver CDL A OTR Solo

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lewistown, PA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Weekly average pay: $1850
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.59 per mile with 2000 - 2500 miles per week
• Van Stops Pay: $16.37 per stop (average 8-10 stops per week)
• Safety Bonus: $250 every quarter
• Loyalty Bonus: $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year

Schedule

• Home at least every other weekend

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
• Performs other duties as assigned

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
• 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
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
• 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

Route & Equipment Details

• Deliver SOLO to: From North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada
• Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs
• Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga
• Experience Preferred
• Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you
• Load Securement: Strapping
• Freight: Touch - Hand Unloading is Required
• Freight Type: Commercial and Residential Garage Doors
• Endorsements: Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire
• Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver