Truck Driver CDL A Solo Flex

Ryder•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Sacramento, California, to deliver freight regionally across the West Coast while covering multiple Ryder accounts. The role pays $32 per hour, with weekly pay, $50 per night out in per diem, mileage reimbursement, and paid training. Drivers typically work 45–50 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, and dispatch occurs between 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Drivers may operate sleeper tractors, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, and may haul dry van, reefer, or 48- and 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight handling varies and may involve touch freight. Ryder provides training on required equipment, including electric and manual pallet jacks. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, are 36 months old or newer, and are supported by 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers make safety decisions and are supported by Ryder during their careers.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, 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 verifiable Class A 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, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo on regional West Coast routes, covering multiple Ryder accounts.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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

Weekly pay
$50 per night out in per diem
Mileage reimbursement
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
401(k) rollover available 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
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver