Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Dallas, Texas, to deliver freight to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama. The work includes a mix of touch and no-touch freight, with products and freight handling varying by account. Routes may involve overnight stays at a Ryder-booked hotel or in the sleeper, and paid travel. Drivers use day-cab and sleeper tractors, with a possibility of a 26-foot straight truck, and may pull a range of trailer types. Ryder provides paid training and training and reimbursement for obtaining endorsements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required, and drivers work 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $30 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, weekly pay, and $30 per night in per diem. The posting says drivers average $2,000 or more per week and that the top 10% at this location earn more than $100,000 per year. Additional compensation includes a $1,000 annual tenure bonus, a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, and unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO in the first year starting on day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and 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. Ryder describes its culture as emphasizing respect, collaboration, innovation, safety, employee voice, and opportunities to grow.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
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 and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.
Have a Real ID or passport; the posting says one is required in order to fly.
Be flexible with the Monday–Friday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsements preferred.
Flatbed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama.
Comply 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting on day one; unused PTO may be paid out.
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.
$30 per night per diem.
$1,000 annual tenure bonus.
$3,000 sign-on bonus paid at 30 and 90 days.
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.