Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to deliver lightweight clothing on a consistent regional lane to Indiana and Kentucky. The position uses 2023 International sleeper tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Freight is touch freight. The schedule is rotating, with a dispatch window beginning at 7:00 PM. Drivers are paid $0.65 per mile and $25 per stop. The posting states average drivers earn $2,200+ weekly and $100,000+ per year. Additional compensation includes per diem for each night out and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Paid training is provided. Ryder describes the role as offering autonomy on the road with company support. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so. The company also offers referral bonuses for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO 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 specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Paid training.
Per diem pay for each night out.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.