Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Louisville, KY

7d•$95,000 - $98,800•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver in Louisville, Kentucky. The position delivers lightweight clothing in a touch-freight operation across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota on a consistent regional lane. Drivers use 2023 International sleeper tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. The schedule is home weekly, with an average of three nights out per week, and a dispatch window from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Average drivers earn $1,700–$1,900 or more weekly and $95,000 or more per year. Pay includes $0.65 per mile for solo miles and $25 per stop, plus per diem for each night out. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and paid training. Ryder describes its company-driver arrangement as providing support during the transition and throughout a driver's career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history with previous employers for the last three years, a DOT physical, and 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.
Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
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.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Paid training.
Per diem pay for each night out.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.