Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Columbus, OH

13d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio. The driver delivers commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, all states east of those locations, and Canada. Routes use sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers; strapping is used for load securement. Dry van loads involve driver assistance with freight. Drivers are home every other week and receive paid training. 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. The role includes weekly pay, a quarterly safety bonus, and sign-on bonuses paid at 30 and 90 days. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. The company describes the position as offering autonomy on the road with support throughout the driver’s career.

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 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, meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dry van and Conestoga trailers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo across the specified routes, including North Dakota, Texas, states east of those locations, and Canada.
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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; average weekly pay stated as $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.
Paid time off accruing from day one, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability 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 each hired driver, with no stated limit.