Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Grand Rapids, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, delivering to Indiana and Kentucky on a consistent regional lane. Drivers operate a 2023 International sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van carrying touch freight consisting of lightweight clothing. The dispatch window begins at 7:00 PM, and the schedule is rotating. Drivers are paid by the mile and per stop, with per diem for each night out. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy over safety decisions, supported by the company throughout their careers. The role also involves compliance, hazard mitigation, maintaining records and logs, and loading or unloading freight when required by the customer.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
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 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.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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

Average drivers earn $2,200+ weekly and $100,000+ per year.
$0.65 per mile and $25 per stop.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Per diem pay for each night out.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Earn PTO starting 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Paid training.