Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Corvallis, OR

4d•$109,200 - $120,000

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Corvallis, Oregon, for regional over-the-road routes delivering to the Western 11 states. Drivers earn $30 per hour, are paid weekly, and work 40 or more hours per week, with overtime after 40 hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility. Overnight stays are in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, with $50 per night in per diem pay and paid travel. The position offers paid training, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and a tenure bonus of $1,000 for each qualifying year of employment from November 1 through October 31. Drivers may operate a day cab or sleeper and a straight truck, hauling dry van, reefer, or flatbed trailers in lengths of 28, 48, or 53 feet. Freight may involve touch and no-touch work. An electric pallet jack is used. Flatbed experience of 6–9 months and doubles experience of 3 months are preferred; drivers must be able to accept automatic restrictions. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one, 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; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. The position emphasizes driver autonomy in making safety decisions and describes the driver’s job as protected.

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.
Be able to accept automatic restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Flatbed experience of 6–9 months is preferred.
Doubles experience of 3 months is preferred.

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.