Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Pearl River, Louisiana. The driver delivers grocery items within a 500-mile radius of Pearl River, typically returning home daily, with one possible overnight layover per week. The schedule is a six-day workweek with one full day off during the week; weekend and holiday work is required. Dispatch starts between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The role pays weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,400 or more per week. Compensation includes an average solo mileage rate of $0.62 for 1,200–1,700 miles per week, $24 per stop for 2–4 stops per day, $50 per night in per diem for one night out per week, and a quarterly safety bonus of $300. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot refrigerated trailer and use a manual pallet jack. Freight handling is touch freight: drivers assist with unloading at stores and strap and secure the load before leaving each stop. Ryder says its trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and an unlimited driver referral bonus of up to $1,500 per hired driver. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and says it supports drivers during the transition from owner-operator trucks 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: 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
- Deliver grocery freight solo within a 500-mile radius of Pearl River, Louisiana.
- Assist with unloading freight at stores and strap and secure the load before leaving each stop.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
- Maintain accurate records and logs.
- Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading, if required by the customer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year
- Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
- 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
- Quarterly safety bonus of $300
- Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
