Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder • Fort Worth, TX

16d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Fort Worth, Texas. The position offers weekly pay of $1,875 or more, with a daily guarantee of $375 when available to work. Drivers average 60–65 hours per week. Start times vary depending on the account covered, and the schedule is Monday through Friday, with a requirement to be willing to be away for up to two weeks at a time.

The driver delivers solo to Texas and surrounding states. Routes and freight-handling requirements vary by account; freight may be touch or no-touch and may involve live loading or unloading. The driver may use day-cab, sleeper, or box trucks and haul dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers. Equipment includes manual pallet jacks, lift gates, forklifts, and Moffett equipment; Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the job. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Ryder emphasizes driver autonomy in safety decisions, support during the transition to company driving, and a community that includes military reservists and veterans.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical and 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, meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
• Be willing to be out for up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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