Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder•North Mankato, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Mankato, Minnesota, for regional solo deliveries to Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois. The position involves delivering retail hardware supplies in a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot dry van. Freight is touch freight; equipment includes a manual pallet jack and lift gates, and Ryder provides training on required equipment. Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire; Ryder reimburses the cost and provides training support. Drivers work Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 AM, and may work 50 or more hours per week. The posting lists weekly pay of $1,638 or more, including $0.64 per solo mile for 1,800–2,000 miles per week, $25.75 per solo stop averaging 15 stops per week, and $50 per diem per night for 1–2 nights per week. Paid training is provided. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. The company describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says the job is protected when drivers make those decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
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.
Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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.