Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • Gahanna, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Gahanna, Ohio. The position delivers electrical supplies to Ohio and Kentucky, with the driver home daily. The route uses a day cab and a 53-foot dry van and involves touch freight. Drivers are paid weekly at $26 per hour for approximately 60 hours per week, averaging $1,820 weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday with an 11:00 PM start. Paid training is provided, along with a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.

Drivers 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. Uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances are provided. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the position is described as job-protected. Ryder also offers a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, and employee discounts. A referral program offers bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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 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 assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 24/7 roadside maintenance
• 401(k) rollover and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver

What This Job Offers

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