Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Findlay, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver in Carey, Ohio. The position delivers bagged livestock feed to Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a dry van trailer, use a manual pallet jack, and handle freight by moving pallet-jack skids to the rear of the trailer. The freight is touch freight. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with a start time between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Drivers average 2,000 miles and 9–12 stops per week, with two nights out per week. Pay is weekly and includes mileage pay, stop pay, and per diem. Ryder provides paid training, a sign-on bonus, well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role includes company-driver support and emphasizes driver autonomy and safety. Drivers are responsible for following applicable laws and regulations, identifying safety hazards, maintaining records, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer.

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, meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Sign-on bonus of $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Per diem of $38 per night.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.