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, to make solo regional deliveries to the East Coast and Northeast. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor pulling a 48- or 53-foot curtainside or flatbed trailer and handle load securement for trim and molding freight. The position pays weekly, with advertised average earnings of $1,975 per week. Pay includes $0.78 per solo mile, $35 per solo stop, and $60 per night in per diem. The posting lists 2,100 miles and 4–5 stops per week, 50 or more hours per week, and 2–3 nights per week on the road. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with the first delivery at 7:00 a.m.

Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they do so. Ryder also offers support during the transition for company drivers, including when it purchases owner-operator trucks.

The role includes responsibilities for legal and regulatory compliance, hazard prevention, recordkeeping, and freight loading or unloading when required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned.

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 3 years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have verifiable Class A 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, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off accruing starting 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 1 year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Per diem pay of $60 per night.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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