Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Indianapolis, Indiana, delivering to Indiana and Kentucky on a consistent regional lane. The role uses a 2023 International sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van, hauling lightweight clothing freight that requires touch handling. The schedule is rotating, with a dispatch window beginning at 7:00 PM, and drivers receive per diem for each night out. Drivers earn $0.65 per mile and $25 per stop, with average earnings of $2,200 or more per week and annual earnings of $100,000 or more. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Ryder provides paid training and says drivers make safety decisions on the road. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. A referral program offers unlimited bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Applicants must meet Ryder's age, testing, screening, licensing, and experience requirements, including qualifying Class A tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience. Ryder is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace employer.

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 qualifying 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 positions 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/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

Weekly pay
$2,500 sign-on bonus
Per diem pay for each night out
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
401(k) rollover available 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 of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses