Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Kinston, North Carolina. The position pays weekly, with an advertised average of $1,800 per week and top earners averaging $2,000 or more. Pay includes $0.61 per mile for 2,600–2,700 miles per week, $20 per stop for approximately four stops per week, $50 per night in per diem, and $27 per hour for travel time. Drivers work 50–60 hours per week and receive paid training. Dispatch start times vary between PM and AM.

The regional route may keep drivers out for up to one week and serves multiple Ryder accounts. Freight handling varies and may involve touch freight. Equipment includes sleeper tractors, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, with dry van, reefer, and 48- or 53-foot flatbed trailers. Drivers may use electric and manual pallet jacks, and Ryder provides training on the required equipment. Trucks are described as well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with 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. Drivers make safety decisions on the road. The company describes providing support to drivers and recognizing the contributions of its logistics workforce.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from 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 a Class A CDL and 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 assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniforms provided
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 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
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed