Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio, delivering to the East Coast and Northeast. Drivers use a sleeper tractor and a 48- or 53-foot curtainside or flatbed trailer, with freight consisting of trim and molding and load securement only. Trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role pays weekly, with an advertised average of $1,975 per week. Pay includes $0.78 per solo mile for an expected 2,100 miles per week, $35 per stop for 4–5 stops per week, and $60 per night in per diem for 2–3 nights per week. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with the first delivery at 7:00 a.m. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and receive paid training.

Ryder describes the position as offering autonomy on the road and company support. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so.

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 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 screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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 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, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Paid training.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed