Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Warwick, RI

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Warwick, Rhode Island. The role pays weekly, with an average weekly pay of $1,950, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, sign-on bonus payments of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days, and paid training. Drivers deliver freight across North Dakota, Texas, all states east of those locations, and Canada. Routes are home every other week. Equipment includes sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van and Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors, with driver-assist touch freight on dry van loads and strapping for load securement. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. 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 beginning on day one, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company matching after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when exercising that responsibility. Applicants must meet age, licensing, experience, screening, physical, and road-test requirements. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.

Nice To Haves

Dry van and Conestoga experience 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.

Benefits

Weekly pay, averaging $1,950 per week.
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 beginning on day one, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available 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 up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy permits bringing a person and/or pet on the road.