Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Appleton, Wisconsin, for over-the-road routes. Drivers deliver freight to Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. The position uses a sleeper tractor and may involve dry van, flatbed, reefer, straight truck, and Conestoga trailers. Freight involves a mix of touch and non-touch work, and a pallet jack is listed as equipment. Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Drivers are paid $33 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and are paid weekly. The posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a $5,000 loyalty bonus, per diem pay, and paid training. Drivers average $2,200 or more per week; top earners have an annual average W-2 of over $100,000. The schedule varies, with an 8:00 AM start time. Overnight routes use hotels booked by Ryder. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions and have job protection for those decisions.

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 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 and a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
A $5,000 sign-on bonus.
A $5,000 loyalty bonus.
Per diem pay.
Paid training.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.