Truck Driver CDL B Solo

Ryder•Grove City, OH

23h

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver in Grove City, Ohio. The position pays $25.50 per hour, with a $1,340 weekly guarantee, overtime after 40 hours, and $50 per night in per diem. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting around 6:00 AM, with 40 or more hours per week. Routes deliver to Florida and locations throughout the Eastern United States, and drivers may be away from home up to 85% of the time. Overnight stays are in hotels booked by Ryder. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate a mixture of sleeper tractors with 53-foot trailers and 26-foot straight trucks. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Freight is HVAC and involves touch freight or driver assistance. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack and lift gate. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role requires a Class A or Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, qualifying verifiable driving experience, and successful completion of Ryder's screening, physical, and road test requirements. Responsibilities include legal and safety compliance, hazard reduction, recordkeeping, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with it when required by the customer.

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 verifiable Class A or Class B 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.
Have 1 year of dry van experience.
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, 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
$1,340 weekly guarantee
Overtime paid after 40 hours
$50 per night per diem
Ryder-booked hotel for overnight routes
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances
401(k) rollover availability and company match after 1 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