CDL Class A Truck Driver Regional Solo

Ryder•Kenosha, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a regional solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The position delivers freight across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York. Drivers operate sleeper tractors and day cabs, hauling dry van and reefer freight in 48- and 53-foot trailers. Freight includes groceries and pallets and involves touch freight and driver-assist unloading. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month. The dispatch window begins between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. The posting advertises average pay of $1,900 or more per week, including per-mile and per-stop pay, per diem, sign-on bonuses, and quarterly safety bonuses. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for safe and compliant operation, identifying and minimizing hazards, maintaining records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer. Ryder describes drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and provides support during the transition to company driving and throughout their careers.

Requirements

Be at least 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 three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Sign-on bonus of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
Quarterly safety bonus of $300, paid four times a year.
Per diem pay of $60 per night for two or more nights per week.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.
Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.