Truck Driver CDL A Solo Home Daily

Ryder • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This solo driving position offers daily home time and deliveries to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Drivers handle steel and metal freight, with load securement only, using a 48-foot flatbed trailer. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and operates well-maintained trucks, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a primary 6:00 AM start and occasional PM shift coverage. Drivers work approximately 40–50 hours per week and receive $30 per hour, a weekly guarantee of $1,200, and a quarterly tenure bonus of $300. Ryder describes drivers as empowered to make safety decisions and provides support and resources for the job.

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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or 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, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.
• Quarterly tenure bonus of $300.

What This Job Offers

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