Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Corvallis, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Corvallis, Oregon, to deliver freight across 11 Western states on regional over-the-road routes. Drivers operate day cab or sleeper tractors and haul dry van, reefer, and flatbed trailers in sizes including 28, 48, and 53 feet. Freight includes a combination of touch and no-touch work. Equipment includes an electric pallet jack. Routes may involve overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper, with paid travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday and must be flexible. The position pays $30 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, weekly pay, and $50 per night in per diem. The posting also advertises a $3,000 sign-on bonus and an annual tenure bonus of $1,000 for each qualifying company year. Drivers receive paid training and operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes this as a company-driver opportunity with support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions, follow applicable laws and procedures, maintain records, and load or unload freight or assist with those tasks when required by the customer. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and qualifying verifiable driving experience, along with successful completion of Ryder's screening, physical, and road-test requirements.

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 and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; a Class A CDL is required.
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.
Be able to accept automatic restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Flatbed experience of 6–9 months is preferred.
Doubles experience of 3 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo on regional over-the-road routes across 11 Western states.
Comply 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, with company match after 1 year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$50 per night in per diem pay.
Annual tenure bonus of $1,000 for each qualifying year with the company.
Paid training.
Paid travel.
Weekly pay.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses advertised.