Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder • Saint Joseph, MO

2d • $86,476 • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in St Joseph MO — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers competitive pay, with solo miles paying $0.70 per mile and solo stops paying $28.75 per stop. Drivers can expect to make $1663 or more per week, with per diem pay of $40.00 per night for 3-4 nights out per week. The schedule is Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday, with a start time between 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM. This regional route involves delivering SOLO to OK, KS, MO, NE, IA, operating a 48' Flatbed trailer with load securement for building mesh. Ryder drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling support. Ryder emphasizes respect for driver talent and experience, with upfront communication about pay, routes, and schedules. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED