Truck Driver CDL Class A Regional

Ryder • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Columbus, Ohio, for solo regional deliveries to the East Coast and Northeast. The position uses a sleeper tractor and a 48- or 53-foot curtainside or flatbed trailer, with freight consisting of trim and molding and load securement only. Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays weekly and advertises average earnings of $1,975 per week. Pay includes $0.78 per solo mile, based on 2,100 miles per week; $35 per solo stop, based on 4–5 stops per week; and $60 per diem per night, based on 2–3 nights per week. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with the first delivery at 7:00 a.m. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and receive paid training.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; provided uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The posting also describes driver autonomy in making safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions, and company support during the transition to becoming a company driver.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• 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, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight solo on regional routes to the East Coast and Northeast.
• 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading, if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year
• Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Driver safety decisions are supported and the driver's job is protected
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses

What This Job Offers

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