Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio. The driver delivers freight to the Northeast region, excluding New York City, and is home weekly. The position uses a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van hauling cabinets. Drivers operate company 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 offers paid training, weekly pay averaging $1,730 or more, and a monthly performance bonus of $400. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with possible Fridays; dispatch start times vary from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so.

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.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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

Weekly pay averaging $1,730 or more.
Monthly performance bonus of $400.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Job protection when making safety decisions.