Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Denver, Colorado. This over-the-road role delivers to destinations across 48 states and may cover multiple Ryder accounts. Drivers operate a mix of sleeper tractors, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, with dry van, reefer, and 48- or 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight handling is touch freight and varies by assignment. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role, including electric and manual pallet jacks. The position pays $31.40 per hour, with weekly pay and $69 per night out while traveling. The posting indicates a typical 45–70 hours per week, including travel, and advertises earnings of $1,962 or more per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and dispatch starts between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling available at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and highlights driver autonomy and support during the transition from owner-operator trucks. Drivers are responsible for complying with applicable laws and rules, identifying and minimizing safety hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with it—when required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history with 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 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, such as employment or education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, customer badging, or other customer 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, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover option and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Loyalty bonuses of $1,250 at 6 months and $1,250 at 1 year.
Paid training.
Referral bonuses with unlimited awards of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance support.