Truck Driver OTR Class A Solo
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lewistown, PA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can hear about firsthand from a current Ryder employee: See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us.
Pay
- $1,850 weekly average
- Solo Miles Pay: $0.59 per mile with 2,000–2,500 miles per week
- Van Stops Pay: $16.37 per stop (average 8–10 stops per week)
- Safety Bonus: $250 every quarter
- Loyalty Bonus: $2,000 at 6 months and $2,000 at 1 year
Schedule
- Home at least every other weekend
- Deliver solo to North Dakota, Texas, all states east, and Canada
About the Role
- Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs
- Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga
- Experience Preferred
- Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you
- Load Securement: Strapping
- Freight: Touch — hand unloading is required
- Freight Type: Commercial and residential garage doors
- Endorsements: Passport required within 90 days of hire
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- 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
- Drivers make safety decisions; job is protected
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
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.
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
Referral Program
Know great drivers? Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.
Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.