Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Madison, WI

17d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Madison, Wisconsin. The role delivers to 48 states using sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers. Freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors and requires touch hand unloading and load securement by strapping. Drivers average 2,000–2,500 miles and 8–10 stops per week. Pay is weekly and includes $0.70 per mile, $28.20 per Conestoga stop, $16.37 per van stop, $107.56 per van unload, and a quarterly $250 safety bonus. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Drivers use well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. A passport is required within 90 days of hire. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility; employee discounts; and driver referral 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.
Obtain a passport within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, 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.
Quarterly $250 safety bonus.
$1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy allows drivers to bring a person and/or pet on the road.