Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder•Kansas City, MO

15d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Kansas City, Missouri. The role delivers food products and home goods to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot dry van or reefer trailer and may handle freight directly. Equipment includes a pallet jack. The position offers weekly pay, paid training, bonuses, and benefits. Dispatches are mainly late afternoon to late night. Operations run 24/7, with a five-day workweek and two consecutive days off. Home time is regional. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as offering driver autonomy and company support during the transition to becoming a company driver and throughout the driver's career.

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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

Weekly pay
Sign-on bonus of $1,100 at 30 days and $1,100 at 90 days
Loyalty bonus of $1,000 at 6 months and $1,000 at 1 year
Safety bonus of up to $300 per quarter
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
401(k) rollover available, with company match at 1 year
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver
24/7 roadside maintenance support