Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

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

Pay

• $1,300 Weekly Guarantee
• Hourly Pay: $24.75 per hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Per Diem Pay: $35.00 per night for overnights on route
• Ryder booked hotel for overnights
• Loyalty Bonus: $1,000 at 6 months and $1,000 at 1 year
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Start Time: Around 6:00 AM
• 40+ hours per week
• Away from home up to 85% of the time

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

Route & Equipment

• Deliver SOLO to Florida and locations throughout the Eastern US
• Tractor Type: Mixture of Sleeper Tractors with 53ft Trailers & 26' Straight Trucks
• Ryder will train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• 1 year Dry Van experience required
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack and Lift Gate
• Freight: Touch/Driver Assist - HVAC
• Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• Drivers make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 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, and more

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

Important 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.

About Ryder

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. Join a team that listens, backs you up, and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.