Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Omaha, Nebraska, for regional deliveries to Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri. Drivers deliver touch freight consisting of hardware using a sleeper tractor and a 31- to 53-foot dry van, sometimes equipped with liftgates. The equipment used includes an electric pallet jack; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire, and Ryder reimburses the cost of obtaining endorsements and provides training. The position offers weekly pay, paid training, and a Tuesday-through-Friday schedule, with an average dispatch window starting at 4:00 a.m. Drivers average 1,200–1,400 solo miles and 20–25 stops per week, plus one to two nights per week eligible for per diem. Ryder trucks are described as safe and well-maintained, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

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; obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
Have Class A verifiable 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 dependable.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Paid training.
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 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
Reimbursement for the cost of obtaining endorsements.