Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder•Louisville, KY

3d•$78,000 - $88,400•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Louisville, KY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses and paid training. Drivers are respected for their talent and experience, with upfront communication about pay, routes, and schedules. The role involves driving a day cab tractor and a 53 ft dry van, with touch freight duties including unloading pallets with a forklift. Trucks are new and well-maintained with 24/7 roadside assistance. Ryder emphasizes driver autonomy and provides strong behind-the-scenes support, fostering a community of proud logistics professionals, including military reservists and veterans.

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
Must have 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
Must be able to drive a manual transmission

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
Sign on Bonus: $1000 Paid 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at 90 days
Safety Bonus: Pays You $300 Four Times A Year, Every Quarter
Paid Training
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
Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver