Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Goddard, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Goddard, Kansas, for regional deliveries to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The role involves transporting food products and home goods in a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot dry van or reefer trailer. Freight is touch freight, and a pallet jack is listed as equipment. Drivers work a five-day week with two consecutive days off and dispatch mainly from late afternoon to late night; operations run 24/7. Pay is weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,700 or more per week. Solo mileage pay is $0.61 per mile Monday through Friday, with weekend premiums of $0.67 per mile when working Saturday or Sunday and $0.72 per mile when working both days. Drivers also receive $25 per stop, sign-on bonuses totaling $2,200, loyalty bonuses totaling $2,000, and safety bonuses of up to $300 per quarter. 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. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual beginning on the first day, uniforms, cell phone and boot allowances, a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year, eligible paid maternity leave, and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions.

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 with 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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.