Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Medford, OR

20d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Corvallis, Oregon, for a regional over-the-road route delivering throughout 11 Western states. Drivers operate a day cab or sleeper tractor or straight truck, pulling dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers. Freight includes a combination of touch and no-touch freight. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility, with 40 or more hours per week and overtime paid after 40 hours. Routes may include overnights in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. Paid travel, training, and per diem are provided. Drivers use electric pallet jacks and may need to assist with freight loading or unloading. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, and offers 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is $30 per hour, plus $1 for every three certifications or endorsements. The posting states that drivers on this account earn $2,100 or more weekly, with the top 10% at this location earning more than $120,000 per year. Additional compensation includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus, $50 per night in per diem, and a tenure bonus of $1,000 for each company year running November 1 through October 31. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; 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; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers a driver referral program with unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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 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.
Be able to accept automatic restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Flatbed experience of 6–9 months is preferred.
Doubles experience of 3 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Paid training.
Paid travel.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Per diem pay of $50 per night.
Tenure bonus of $1,000 for each company year from November 1 to October 31.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance.