Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drivers deliver freight on routes from North Dakota to Texas and across the eastern states, as well as Canada. The freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors, with dry van loads involving driver assistance and load securement by strapping. Drivers use sleeper tractors with APUs and are home every other week. Dry van and Conestoga experience is preferred. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. The position offers an average of $1,950 per week, paid weekly, a quarterly safety bonus, sign-on bonuses, and paid training. 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 company describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and career support behind the scenes.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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, road tests, customer badging, or customer background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Dry van experience.
Conestoga experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver commercial and residential garage door freight solo on assigned routes.
Secure loads using strapping.
Assist with loading and unloading freight when required by the customer.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; average weekly earnings of $1,950.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy allowing a person and/or pet on the road.