Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•West Jefferson, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, to make solo deliveries to Florida and other locations throughout the Eastern United States. Drivers may be away from home up to 85% of the time. Routes use a mixture of sleeper tractors with 53-foot trailers and 26-foot straight trucks; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Freight is HVAC and involves touch freight and driver assistance. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack and lift gate. Trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time around 6:00 a.m. Drivers work 40 or more hours per week and are paid weekly. Compensation includes a $25.50 hourly rate, overtime after 40 hours, a $1,340 weekly guarantee, and $50 per night in per diem. Overnight stays are in hotels booked by Ryder. Loyalty bonuses pay $1,000 at six months and another $1,000 at one year. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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. The role also includes a referral bonus program offering unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Ryder describes the position as a company-driver opportunity and emphasizes driver safety decision-making and career support.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.
Have 1 year of dry van experience.
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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.