Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Dallas, Texas. The role delivers freight to destinations across the 48 states and covers multiple Ryder accounts. Routes are over-the-road, with freight that varies and may involve touch freight. Drivers may operate sleeper cabs, day cabs, or 26-foot straight trucks and haul dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers. Equipment includes electric and manual pallet jacks; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is $27 per hour, with $69 per night out when traveling. The posting states weekly pay of $1,687 or more and 45–70 hours per week, including travel. A loyalty bonus pays $1,250 at six months and another $1,250 at one year. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and dispatch start times are between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; an available 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions, and the posting says their jobs are protected when doing so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
Pass a 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.
Undergo any additional screening required for an assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, badging, or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo to destinations across the 48 states and cover multiple Ryder accounts.
Comply with applicable federal and 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Loyalty bonuses of $1,250 at six months and $1,250 at one year.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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 specific eligibility criteria.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.