Truck Driver CDL A

Ryder • Kansas City, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver in Kansas City, Missouri, for a regional solo-driving role delivering to Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Drivers operate a day cab with a 53-foot dry van and handle touch freight, including screen doors and hardware. Overnights are spent in Ryder-booked hotels, with three to four nights away per week. The trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers earn weekly pay. The posting advertises earnings of $1,778 or more per week, consisting of $0.57 per mile for 1,700–1,800 solo miles per week, $15 per stop for approximately 38 stops per week, and $50 per night in per diem for three to four nights per week. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Ryder describes its company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and support throughout a driver's career. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so. Ryder also notes that it purchases owner-operator trucks and supports drivers during the transition to becoming company drivers.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 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 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 screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
• 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Per diem pay for overnight stays.
• Ryder-booked hotel accommodations for overnights.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.
• Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed