Truck Driver CDL A Weekends Home

Ryder•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Drivers who live outside Appleton will be domiciled at the nearest Ryder facility to their home. This is a solo delivery position serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. Drivers are home every weekend and start during the day. Equipment includes a sleeper tractor and dry van or Conestoga trailers; freight handling involves pallet and piece unloading. Ryder provides training on needed equipment and uses trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers earn performance-based pay calculated by mileage and stops, plus per diem pay. The posting states earnings of $2,020 or more weekly and an average annual W-2 of $105,000. A $3,000 sign-on bonus and paid training are offered. The position requires a Class A CDL and qualifying verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience. Ryder describes its driver culture as offering autonomy on the road, support behind the scenes, and recognition for employees’ contributions.

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.
Be able to handle the freight work described, including pallet and piece unloading.
The position cannot accept an auto-only restriction.

Responsibilities

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.
Paid time off accruing starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Paid training.
Per diem pay.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.