Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Elkhart, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional solo truck driver based in Elkhart, Indiana. The driver delivers vehicle accessories to destinations in Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest. Freight is transported using a drop-deck curtainside trailer, with driver assistance required. The position includes weekly home time, with dispatch at 10 a.m. Sunday and return Thursday evening or Friday morning; drivers have three to four layovers in the truck per week. Layover pay and paid training are provided. Drivers operate automatic sleeper tractors that are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for operating safely, complying with applicable laws and policies, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with that work when required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned. The posting advertises weekly pay, up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus, a $2,500 loyalty bonus, and a $2,500 quarterly safety bonus. It also describes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; allowances for uniforms, a cell phone, and boots; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts.

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.

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.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Up to $2,000 sign-on bonus.
$2,500 loyalty bonus.
$2,500 quarterly safety bonus.
Layover pay.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover option and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.