Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Johnson City, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Johnson City, Tennessee. The role delivers commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, states east of those areas, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers; Conestoga and dry van experience is preferred. Freight involves strapping and touch freight, with driver assistance on dry van loads. Drivers are home every other week. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position offers weekly pay averaging $1,950, paid training, quarterly safety bonuses, and sign-on bonuses paid at 30 and 90 days. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. Ryder provides support for company drivers, including during the transition from owner-operator work.

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.

Nice To Haves

Dry van and Conestoga experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay averaging $1,950.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
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.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
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.
Unlimited driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road.