CDL Driver Solo Regional Class A

Ryder•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo regional Class A CDL truck driver based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Drivers deliver freight across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York, using sleeper trucks and day cabs with 48- and 53-foot dry van and reefer trailers. Freight includes groceries and pallets and involves touch freight and driver-assist unloading. Pay is weekly. The posting advertises average earnings of $1,900 or more per week, with mileage pay, stop pay, per diem, a sign-on bonus, and quarterly safety bonuses. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month; the dispatch window begins between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are expected to comply with applicable laws and safety standards, identify and minimize hazards, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required. Ryder describes a supportive company-driver environment and offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accruing from day one, uniforms and a boot allowance, a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year, paid maternity leave subject to eligibility, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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 verifiable Class A 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 employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, 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

Weekly pay
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 2 or more nights per week
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms and boot allowance
401(k) rollover available, with 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
24/7 roadside maintenance