Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Floater Truck Driver in Waco, Texas. Deliver solo on regional routes to TX, LA, OK, AR, KS, CO, and NM with well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) and 24/7 roadside maintenance. Tractor type: sleeper; trailer type: dry van (48' or 53') equipped with lift gate and pallet jacks. Freight involves touching hardware equipment. Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.

Pay

$1,325 or more per week, paid weekly.

• Solo miles pay: $0.52 per mile with 2,000 miles per week
• Solo stops pay: $19.00 per stop with 10–20 stops per week
• Paid training

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday
• 5–6 days per week
• Start time varies by route

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass DOT physical and Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or 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 as required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned