Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily Solo

Ryder • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Gahanna, Ohio. This solo driver position delivers electrical supplies to Ohio and Kentucky and returns home daily. The route uses a day-cab tractor, a 53-foot dry van, and an electric pallet jack, with touch freight. Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays $26 per hour for a stated 60-hour workweek, with average weekly pay of $1,820. A $1,250 sign-on bonus is paid at 30 days and another $1,250 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 11:00 PM.

Ryder describes the role as autonomous on the road with support behind the scenes. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so. The company also notes a driver referral program with bonuses of up to $1,500 for every 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 positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• $2,500 total sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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