Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Hanover, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Hanover, Maryland. The driver delivers freight to locations in all states east of Texas to Nebraska, driving a sleeper tractor with a 48- or 53-foot refrigerated trailer. Freight consists of food for restaurants and stores and requires touch handling. Equipment includes an electric pallet jack, lift gate, and hand truck; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role averages 50 or more hours per week, with a dispatch window starting at 6:00 AM. Dispatch may occur any day of the week, but is mostly Sunday or Monday. Pay is weekly and includes mileage pay, stop pay, and per diem. Ryder also offers paid training, benefits, and driver support.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform allowance.
Cell phone allowance.
Boot allowance.
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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Paid training.
Per diem pay of $51.50 per night.