Truck Driver CDL A Solo
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in York, Pennsylvania. The position delivers tire freight to the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic, with occasional trips to New York City. Freight is touch freight. The primary trailer type is dry van, with occasional reefer and flatbed use; trailer sizes include 28, 48, and 53 feet. Drivers use sleeper tractors equipped with refrigerators and inverters, and Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends at home, and the position expects 50 or more hours per week. Pay is weekly, with stated earnings of $1,650–$1,780 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.65 per mile, $15.68 per stop, $52.18 per diem per night for four nights per week, and $0.1785 per tire piece. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers make safety decisions on the road, and Ryder states that their jobs are protected when they do 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 Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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, which may include 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
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 paid at 30 days and $1,500 paid at 90 days
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Uniforms provided
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover available 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
- Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
