Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Location: Byhalia, MS 38611 | Full-time, Regional/OTR Solo Driver

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a solo over-the-road position based in Byhalia, Mississippi. Drivers deliver tires (touch freight) to AL, AR, FL, KY, MS, LA, TN, IN, MO, and KS, with possible travel to other states for customer locations. The route operates on a "Home For Resets" schedule with an assigned sleeper tractor (36 months or newer) and dry van trailer. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Paid training is included. The company emphasizes driver autonomy with support behind the scenes, and offers a referral program with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 per hired driver.

Pay

• Weekly pay: $1,800 or more per week
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (half at 30 days, half at 90 days)
• Yearly bonus: $1,000
• Minimum weekly guarantee: $1,657.64
• Solo miles pay: $0.65 per mile (1,800 miles per week)
• Solo stops pay: $15.00 per stop (12–18 stops per week)
• Per diem pay: $50.00 per night (4 nights per week)
• Touch freight pay: $0.15 per piece (1,000 pieces per week)
• Paid training provided

Schedule

• Home for resets
• Start time varies based on Hours of Service (HOS)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO starting Day 1 — up to 80 hours accrued in the 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
• 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