Truck Driver CDL A OTR Solo

Ryder • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in the Houston, TX — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Home at least every other weekend. Must be able and willing to drive into Canada. Deliver SOLO To: From North Dakota to Texas and all states east as well as Canada. Tractor Type: Sleepers with APUs. Trailer Type: Dry Van and Conestoga. Experience Preferred. Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you! Load Securement: Strapping. Freight: Touch - Hand Unloading is Required. Freight Type: Commercial and Residential Garage Doors. Endorsements: Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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
• Passport - Within 90 Days of Hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience Preferred

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
• 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
• 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
• Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees