Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Dallas, Texas, to deliver freight across 48 states on over-the-road routes and cover multiple Ryder accounts. Drivers may operate sleeper trucks, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, hauling dry van, reefer, and flatbed trailers in 48- and 53-foot configurations. Freight handling varies and may involve touch freight. Equipment includes electric and manual pallet jacks; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role pays $27 per hour, with weekly pay advertised as $1,687 or more per week. Drivers may receive $69 per night out when traveling and a loyalty bonus of $1,250 at six months and $1,250 at one year. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and dispatch starts between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours are stated as 45–70 per week, including travel.

Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match at one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The company describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the past five years, or five years within the past ten 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 and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match at one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Loyalty bonus of $1,250 at six months and $1,250 at one year.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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