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 in Kinston, North Carolina. The position covers multiple Ryder accounts, with deliveries to varying destinations and regional routes that may last up to one week. The schedule varies, with PM/AM dispatch, and drivers work approximately 50–60 hours per week. Equipment may include sleeper tractors, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, with dry van, reefer, and 48- or 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight handling varies and may involve touch freight. Drivers may use electric and manual pallet jacks; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Overnight stays are in hotels booked by Ryder.

Pay is weekly. The posting lists a weekly average of $1,800, with top earners averaging $2,000 or more; solo mileage pay is $0.61 per mile for 2,600–2,700 miles per week, solo stop pay is $20 per stop for four stops per week, per diem is $50 per night, and travel time is paid at $27 per hour. Paid training is provided.

Ryder states that its drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role offers autonomy in making safety decisions and support from Ryder throughout a driving career.

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: 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.

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.
• 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 including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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