Truck Driver CDL A Solo

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Norfolk, VA, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

Pay

• $1850 weekly average, paid weekly
• Safety Bonus: $250 every quarter
• Loyalty Bonus: $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year

Schedule

• Home at least every other weekend
• Deliver solo to: From North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada

Equipment & Freight

• Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs
• Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga
• Freight Type: Commercial and Residential Garage Doors
• Load Securement: Strapping
• Freight: Touch - Hand Unloading is Required
• Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you
• Endorsements: Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire

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
• Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver

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

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