Truck Driver CDL A Solo
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves delivering commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, the eastern states, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and pull dry van and Conestoga trailers. The work includes touch freight and driver assistance on dry van loads, with load securement by strapping. Drivers are home every other week. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay averages $1,950 per week, paid weekly. The position offers a quarterly safety bonus of $250, sign-on bonuses of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days, and paid training. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone allowance, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 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 customer assignments may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, badging, or background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the listed tractor and trailer types is preferred.
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 when required by the customer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay averaging $1,950
- $250 quarterly safety bonus
- $1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year
- Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver
- 24/7 roadside maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
