Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional/OTR

Ryder • Cedar Falls, IA

8d • $93,600 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Cedar Falls, IA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to the Midwest & Southwest regions on a regional route. The tractor type can include day cabs, sleepers, and occasional straight trucks, with various trailer types such as flatbed, dry van, reefer, conestoga, curtainside, and container. Freight can be touch or no-touch, and load securement experience (strapping, tarping, chaining) is required. Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
• Load securement experience required (strapping, tarping, chaining)

Nice To Haves

• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Top 10% of drivers earn $100,000+ annually
• Per Diem Pay: $50 per night
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
• Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 Each Year on Anniversary
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED