Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Johnson City, Tennessee. The position delivers commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, all states east of those areas, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors equipped with APUs and pull dry van and Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight is touch freight, with driver assistance on dry van loads, and load securement uses strapping. Drivers are home every other week. Ryder provides trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. The role offers weekly pay, paid training, safety and sign-on bonuses, benefits, and driver support. Ryder describes its company-driver program as providing support during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout a driver's career.

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.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Conestoga trailer experience.

Responsibilities

Comply 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.

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.
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, with 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 every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road.