Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Corvallis, OR

18d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Corvallis, Oregon, for regional over-the-road routes through the Western 11 states. Drivers operate a day cab or sleeper tractor and may haul dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers in 28-, 48-, or 53-foot configurations. Freight may involve a combination of touch and no-touch work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required, and the position involves 40 or more hours per week and route overnights. Overnight stays are in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, with paid travel and a $50 per-night per diem. The role pays $29 per hour, plus $1 for every three certifications or endorsements, with overtime paid after 40 hours. The posting also states that drivers on the account earn $2,100 or more weekly and that the location’s top 10% of drivers earn over $120,000 per year. Paid training is provided. Ryder says its drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.
Be able to accept automatic restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Six to nine months of flatbed experience is preferred.
Three months of doubles experience is preferred.

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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
$29 per hour base pay, plus $1 for every three certifications or endorsements.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
$50 per-night per diem.
Paid travel.
Tenure bonus of $1,000 for each qualifying year with the company, from November 1 through October 31.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.