Truck Driver CDL A Hourly Solo

Ryder•Frederick, MD

53d•$29•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Frederick, Maryland — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to VA, MD, DE, PA, NJ, NYC & DC on a regional route. The tractor type can be Day Cabs and Sleepers, with a possibility of a 26' Straight Truck. Trailer types include 48' - 53' Flatbed, Dry Van, Reefer, Conestoga, Curtainside and Containers. Freight is a mix of Touch/No Touch. Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder emphasizes respect for driver talent and experience, and is upfront about pay, routes, and schedules. They also offer autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes, and are a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many 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
1 year of flatbed experience and safe load securement experience (strapping, tarping, chaining)
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
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.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat, Tanker & Doubles/Triples Endorsements

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
Excellent benefits
$2000 average per week
Top 10% earn $100,000+ annually
Driver Positions Pay Weekly
Hourly Pay: $29.00 per hour base pay + bonus pay for endorsements
Overtime paid after 40 hours
$50 per diem per night
Annual tenure bonus: $1,000 every year
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
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