Truck Driver CDL Class A Regional

About the role

Location: Columbus, OH 43207. Regional solo driver position delivering to the East Coast and Northeast. Tractor type: sleeper; trailer type: curtainside or flatbed (48' & 53'). Freight: load securement only — trim & molding. Ryder drivers operate well-maintained trucks 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Drivers are the captain — you make safety decisions and your job is protected. Ryder purchases owner-operator trucks while providing support during transition and throughout your career.

Pay

• $1,975 average per week
• Weekly pay
• Solo miles pay: $0.78 per mile with 2,100 miles per week
• Solo stops pay: $35.00 per stop with 4–5 stops per week
• Per diem pay: $60 per night with 2–3 nights per week
• Referral bonus: up to $1,500 for every hired driver (unlimited)

Schedule

• 50+ hours per week
• Paid training schedule: Sunday–Thursday
• Start time: first delivery at 7:00 am

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision after 30 days
• PTO starting day 1 — up to 80 hours accrued in first year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 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 & 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
• 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 may require additional screening (employment/education verification, MVR, road test, customer-specific badging or background requirements)

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