Truck Driver CDL A Solo Home Weekend
About the role
Class A CDL Truck Driver position based in Appleton, WI. Ryder will domicile you to the nearest Ryder facility if you live outside of Appleton. This is a solo driving role delivering to WI, MN, North & South Dakota, KS, IA, MO, MI, OH, KY, NE, IL, and IN. Tractor type: Sleeper. Trailer type: Dry Van & Conestoga. Auto-only restriction not accepted. Equipment includes pallet jack; Ryder provides training on all equipment. Freight involves touch — pallet and piece unloading. Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.
Pay
- $2,020+ weekly
- Average annual W2: $105,000
- Weekly pay
- Performance-based pay — mileage + stops
- Per diem pay
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- Paid training
Schedule
- Home every weekend
- Daytime start
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision after 30 days
- PTO starting day one — up to 80 hours accrued in first year
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- Driver autonomy — you make safety decisions; job protection
- 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
- Referral bonuses up to $1,500 per hired driver (unlimited)
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 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
- Performs other duties as assigned