Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for solo regional driving. The driver delivers to states east of the Mississippi River and hauls dry-van freight, including garage doors, with driver-assist duties. Equipment includes 2023/2024 automatic sleeper tractors with refrigerators, inverters, microwaves, Tri-pac units, and outward-facing cameras; trailers are 48- and 53-foot dry vans. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule runs Sunday through Friday, with dispatch between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and a Sunday evening load pickup. Pay is weekly, averaging $2,000 per week or $100,000–$105,000 per year. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on payment at 30 days and another $1,000 at 90 days, plus loyalty payments of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year. Ryder describes its company-driver role as providing autonomy on the road and support behind the scenes. Drivers make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when they do so. Ryder also highlights support for drivers transitioning from owner-operator work and a workplace community that includes military reservists and veterans.

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.
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

Deliver freight solo on regional routes to states east of the Mississippi River.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning on Day 1, 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$1,000 sign-on payment at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
$1,500 loyalty payment at six months and $1,500 at one year.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Weekly pay averaging $2,000 per week, or $100,000–$105,000 per year.