Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Ashland, VA

10d•$1,950•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Ashland, Virginia. The role delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, all states east, and Canada, using sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers. Freight includes commercial and residential garage doors; dry van loads involve touch freight and driver assistance, and load securement requires strapping. Drivers are home every other week. Ryder provides paid training, weekly pay averaging $1,950, a quarterly safety bonus, sign-on bonuses, and well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so. The position also includes a companion policy allowing a person and/or pet to travel with the driver.

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 3 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 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

Experience with the position is preferred.

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

Weekly pay; $1,950 weekly average stated.
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 benefits after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover and company match after 1 year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.