Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Goodlettsville, TN — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can learn more about through employee stories: Ryder CDL Hiring Video.

Pay

• $2000 Per Week Average — Top earners can make up to $2500.
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.66 per mile (1–249 miles) and $0.626 per mile (250+ miles) for 2000+ miles per week.
• Solo Stops Pay: $27.00 per stop with 12 stops per week.
• Safety Bonus: $300–$500 four times a year (quarterly).
• $4000 Loyalty Bonus: $1,000 after 60 days, an additional $1,000 after 120 days, and the remaining $2,000 after 180 days.
• Per Diem Pay: $60.00 per night with 1–3 nights per week.

Schedule

• Days: Sunday–Thursday.
• Start Time: 9:00 PM–5:00 AM.
• Route: Regional, 1–3 nights out per week depending on preference.
• Home Time: Every other night.

About the Role

• Deliver SOLO to: OH, TN, KY, WV, IN, IL, AL & GA.
• Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs / Day Cabs.
• Trailer Type: Reefer 48', 53’.
• Equipment: Pallet Jack (Ryder provides training).
• Freight: Assist palletized refrigerated goods.
• Well-maintained, safe trucks with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days.
• PTO: Earn starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• Job protection for safety decisions.
• 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, and more.
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years).
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Class A verifiable experience: 9 months within the past 3 years, OR 2 years within the last 5 years, OR 5 years 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 may require additional screening (e.g., employment/education verification, motor vehicle records, badging, or customer-specific background checks).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load/unload freight or assist as required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.