Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Mount Airy, NC

18d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The position delivers freight regionally across the East Coast and as far west as Texas, using a sleeper tractor and flatbed trailer. Freight is building mesh, and the stated freight task is load securement only. The schedule is Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday, with a variable start time and five nights out per week. Drivers are paid weekly, with stated pay of $1,799 or more per week. Compensation includes mileage pay, stop pay, per diem, and a sign-on bonus. Ryder provides trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions and are supported during their careers.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
$1,500 sign-on bonus paid at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
Earn PTO starting on Day 1; 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.
Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.