Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The position delivers freight to Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York. Drivers transport groceries on pallets using dry van and reefer trailers, 48 or 53 feet long, and may assist with unloading. Equipment includes sleepers and day cabs, as well as a manual pallet jack. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month. Dispatch begins within a 10:00 PM–5:00 AM window. Pay is weekly, with an average of $1,900 or more per week advertised. Drivers receive $0.67 per solo mile, averaging 2,000 miles weekly; $33.50 per solo stop, averaging 15 stops weekly; and $60 per night in per diem for two or more nights per week. The listing also advertises sign-on payments of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days, plus a quarterly safety bonus of $300. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms and a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. The job description also emphasizes driver safety decision-making and job protection.
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 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 when required by the customer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance after 30 days
- Dental insurance after 30 days
- Vision insurance after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Uniforms and boot allowance provided
- 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver
- Sign-on bonus payments of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
- Quarterly safety bonus of $300
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
