Truck Driver CDL A Hourly Solo

Ryder•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role delivers to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Alabama. Drivers are paid hourly and may stay overnight in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. The Monday–Friday schedule requires flexibility. Drivers may operate day-cab or sleeper tractors, with the possibility of using a 26-foot straight truck, and may handle 48- to 53-foot flatbed, dry van, reefer, Conestoga, curtainside, and container trailers. Freight securement includes strapping, tarping, and chaining. Equipment may include a manual pallet jack, rollers, lift gate, and Moffett; Ryder provides training on required equipment and reimburses costs and provides training to obtain endorsements. Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The posting advertises an hourly rate of $30, $30 per night in per diem, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $1,000 tenure bonus, paid training, and average weekly earnings of $2,000 or more; the top 10% of drivers at this location make $100,000 or more per year. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from day one, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and unlimited driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver. The posting also notes that drivers make safety decisions and that their jobs are protected.

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.
Have a Real ID or passport; the posting says only one is required in order to fly.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsements are preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 freight if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 tenure bonus.
Paid training.
$30 per night per diem.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected.