Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio. The role delivers freight to all states east of the Mississippi River using dry van trailers, with driver assistance for garage door freight. Drivers use 2023/2024 automatic sleeper tractors equipped with refrigerators, inverters, microwaves, Tri-pac systems, and outward-facing cameras. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, and Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with dispatch between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM and a Sunday evening load pickup. Ryder advertises average weekly pay of $2,000 and average annual pay of $100,000–$105,000, plus a $5,000 retention bonus, including the first $2,000 after one week. Paid training is provided. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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.
Follow written and/or oral instructions.
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include 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/or state laws, regulations, and 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

Average weekly pay of $2,000 and average annual pay of $100,000–$105,000.
$5,000 retention bonus, with the first $2,000 paid after one week.
Paid training.
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, 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.