Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Regional Truck Driver in Elkhart, Indiana. The driver operates solo, delivering vehicle accessories on a regional route across Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest. Freight uses a drop-deck curtainside trailer and requires driver assistance. The schedule dispatches at 10 a.m. Sunday, with return Thursday evening or Friday morning. Drivers are home weekly and typically have three to four layovers in the truck each week. Equipment includes automatic sleeper tractors. Compensation includes up to $2,000 weekly, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, a $2,500 loyalty bonus, quarterly safety bonuses, and layover pay. Paid training is provided. 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. Drivers receive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; and access to a 401(k) rollover with company match after one year. The position also includes 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria and employee discounts. Drivers make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so.

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 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 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, 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to $2,000 weekly pay
$2,500 sign-on bonus
$2,500 loyalty bonus
Quarterly safety bonus
Layover pay
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days
PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
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 up to $1,500 for every hired driver