Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio. The driver delivers freight to the East Coast and Northeast using a sleeper tractor and a 48- or 53-foot curtainside or flatbed trailer. Freight is trim and molding, with load securement only. The role follows a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule, with a first delivery at 7:00 a.m. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and average 2,100 miles and 4–5 stops weekly. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is weekly and averages $1,975 per week. Compensation includes $0.78 per solo mile, $35 per solo stop, and $60 per night in per diem for 2–3 nights per week. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; 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. The company also offers driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history with previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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, road tests, 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.