Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional
About the Role
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Byhalia, Mississippi — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Autonomy on the road – support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career. 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.
Pay
- $1,800 or more per week
- Weekly pay
- Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (paid half at 30 days, half at 90 days)
- Yearly bonus: $1,000
- Weekly guarantee: $1,657.64
- Paid training
Schedule
- Home for resets
- Start time varies based on hours of service
Route & Equipment
- Deliver solo to: AL, AR, FL, KY, MS, LA, TN, IN, MO
- Route: Home for resets
- Tractor type: Assigned sleeper unit
- Trailer type: Dry van
- Freight: Touch – tires
- 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 one (up to 80 hours accrued in first year)
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- Drivers are the captain — you 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 & more
- Referral program: unlimited 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