Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Portage Lakes, OH

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver based in Akron, Ohio. The position delivers commercial and residential garage doors across North Dakota, Texas, states east of those regions, and Canada. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers; Conestoga and dry van experience is preferred. Freight requires strapping for load securement and includes driver-assist work on dry van loads. Drivers are home every other week. The role offers an average of $1,950 in weekly pay, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder trucks are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. A companion policy permits bringing a person and/or pet on the road. Drivers are responsible for operating safely, complying with relevant laws and regulations, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with that work—when required by the customer. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning 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; and employee discounts. The company also offers driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 per 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 assigned positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Dry van and Conestoga experience preferred.

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, averaging $1,950 per week.
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 coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, a cell phone, and a 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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Companion policy allowing a person and/or pet to travel with the driver.