Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Location: Mt. Sterling, OH (43143) · Full-time · Posted 10/19/2026 · Requisition 2026-213568

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for solo delivery runs to Florida and locations throughout the Eastern U.S. Drivers are away from home up to 85% of the time. Equipment includes a mixture of sleeper tractors with 53‑ft trailers and 26‑ft straight trucks; Ryder provides training on all equipment. One year of dry‑van experience is required. Freight is touch/driver‑assist (HVAC). Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Pay

• $1,340 weekly guarantee
• Hourly rate: $25.50 per hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Typical hours: 40+ per week
• Per diem: $50.00 per night (overnights in Ryder‑booked hotels)
• Loyalty bonus: $1,000 at 6 months and $1,000 at 1 year
• Paid training: Monday–Friday, start around 6:00 AM

Schedule & route

• Solo delivery to FL and throughout the Eastern U.S.
• Away from home up to 85% of the time
• Tractor types: sleeper tractors with 53‑ft trailers and 26‑ft straight trucks
• Equipment: manual pallet jack and lift gate
• Freight: touch/driver‑assist (HVAC)
• Trucks 36 months or newer; 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at 800+ locations

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision after 30 days
• PTO accrues from day one — up to 80 hours in the first year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• Driver autonomy on safety decisions; job protection
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including 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/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 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 require additional screening such as employment/education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer‑specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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