Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Ashland, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Ashland, Virginia. The role pays weekly, with an average of $1,950 per week, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and sign-on bonuses of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Drivers deliver freight solo on routes from North Dakota to Texas and throughout states east of that area, as well as Canada. Drivers use sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers; Conestoga experience is preferred. Freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors, with strapping for load securement. Dry van loads involve driver assistance with freight handling. Drivers are home every other week and may bring a person and/or pet on the road. 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; 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.

Nice To Haves

Conestoga trailer experience is preferred.

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, averaging $1,950 per week.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonuses of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
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.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Well-maintained trucks 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.