Truck Driver CDL A Solo
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Baltimore, Maryland. The role delivers freight across North Dakota, Texas, all states east, and Canada, with drivers home every other week. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van and Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors and may involve driver-assisted, touch freight on dry van loads, with strapping for load securement. A companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road. The position pays weekly, with average weekly earnings of $1,950, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and a sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder states that trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, with their jobs protected when doing so. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, 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. Ryder also offers employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
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 employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Conestoga trailer experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Quarterly safety bonus of $250
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
- Paid training
- Medical insurance after 30 days
- Dental insurance after 30 days
- Vision insurance after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Uniforms provided
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover available
- Company 401(k) match after one year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
