Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly Regional
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Kansas City, Missouri. The driver delivers retail goods in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The role uses a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van; freight is touch freight, with the driver responsible for unloading. Trucks are maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $32.00 per hour for approximately 60 hours per week, with weekly pay and an advertised estimate of $2,000 or more per week. Drivers receive $50 per layover, typically 2–3 layovers per week, and paid training. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with dispatch starting Sunday at midnight. Medical, dental, and vision benefits begin after 30 days; PTO accrual begins on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. Additional benefits include a boot allowance, a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, and employee discounts.
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 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 positions may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.
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
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
