Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

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

Pay

• Weekly Guarantee: $1500 per week
• Hourly Pay: $33.00 per hour
• Hours Per Week: 40 or more hours per week
• Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night
• Sign On Bonus: $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days

Schedule

Varies

About the role

• Deliver SOLO to mostly Midwest, possible to go anywhere in lower 48 states
• Tractor Type: 2019 Freightliner Sleeper
• Trailer Type: Flatbed Trailers, 53’ Dry Van
• Freight: Varies by Account
• Operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
• Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes
• Ryder purchases owner operator trucks and provides support during the transition and throughout your career

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
• Referral 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