Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • St Joseph, MO

18d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in St. Joseph, Missouri. The role delivers building mesh to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa using a sleeper tractor and 48-foot flatbed trailer. Freight work is load securement only. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday, with a 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. start time and 3–4 nights out per week.

Pay is weekly and advertised at $1,900 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.70 per solo mile based on 2,300 miles per week, $28.75 per stop for six or more stops per week, and $40 per night in per diem. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.

Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as one in which drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected. The company also provides support to company drivers during transitions and throughout their careers.

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 verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the past five years, or five years within the past ten 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 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.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
• Weekly pay.
• Per diem pay of $40 per night.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed