Truck Driver Solo CDL A Regional

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

Pay

• $1,600 per week average, with top earners averaging $1,850+
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.67 per mile
• Solo Stops Pay: $28.75 per stop
• Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per night

Schedule

• Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday
• Weekends off

About the Role

• Deliver solo to: TN, KY, AR, IN, OH, MI, KS, and IA
• Route: Regional
• Tractor Type: Sleeper
• Trailer Type: Flatbed
• Freight: Load securement only – building mesh
• Operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
• Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and 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, and more
• Job protection for safety decisions
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass a 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

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

• 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 the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned