Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder•Denver, CO

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Denver, Colorado. This over-the-road position delivers freight to destinations across 48 states and covers multiple Ryder accounts. Drivers may operate sleeper trucks, day cabs, or 26-foot straight trucks, hauling dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers. Freight handling is touch freight and varies; drivers may load or unload freight or assist when required by the customer. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and maintains trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Dispatch starts between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. The role pays $31.40 per hour, with 45–70 hours per week including travel, and $69 per night out when traveling. The posting advertises weekly pay of $1,962 or more and loyalty bonuses of $1,250 at six months and $1,250 at one year. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual beginning on the first day, uniforms, and cell phone and boot allowances. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so. The role also includes a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification 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 Class A 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, such as 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 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.