Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly Flex

Ryder • Lewistown, PA

12d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The position drives over-the-road routes to East Coast destinations and Texas, covering multiple Ryder accounts along the East Coast. Drivers may operate sleeper tractors, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, hauling dry van, Conestoga, or 48- and 53-foot flatbed trailers. Freight handling is touch freight and varies. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role.

Pay is weekly, with an hourly rate of $28.00, travel time paid at $20.00 per hour, mileage reimbursement of $0.70, and $50.00 per night away from home. The schedule varies, with AM/PM dispatch and an expected 50–60 hours per week. Paid training is provided. The role requires an enhanced license or passport for travel to Canada within 90 days of hire.

Ryder describes its company-driver program as offering autonomy on the road and support during a career transition and throughout employment. Drivers make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected. The company highlights its logistics community, including military reservists and veterans, and offers driver referral bonuses.

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 with 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 a Class A CDL and 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.
• Have an enhanced license or passport to travel to Canada within 90 days of hire.

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.
• Paid time off accrual starting on Day 1, 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.

What This Job Offers

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