Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Appleton, Wisconsin, for over-the-road routes. Drivers deliver to Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. Equipment includes a sleeper tractor and dry van, flatbed, reefer, straight truck, or Conestoga trailers. Freight involves a mix of touch and no-touch work. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and reports that its trucks are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $33 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, weekly pay, per diem, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a $5,000 loyalty bonus. The schedule varies, with an 8:00 AM start time. Overnight routes use hotels booked by Ryder. The posting reports average weekly pay of $2,200 or more and annual W-2 earnings of $100,000 or more for top earners. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so.

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

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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.