Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The driver delivers commercial and residential garage doors throughout the 48 states using a sleeper tractor with an APU and either a dry van or Conestoga trailer. The role involves strapping freight and touch freight, including required hand unloading. Drivers may bring a companion and/or pet on the road. A passport is required within 90 days of hire. Pay is weekly, with solo mileage pay of $0.70 per mile for 2,000–2,500 miles per week and stop pay of $30.01 per stop for 8–10 stops per week. The posting advertises earnings of $1,950 or more per week, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and a sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so. Ryder also describes support for company drivers during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout their careers.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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.
Obtain a passport within 90 days of hire.
Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.

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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual 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 one 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.
Quarterly safety bonus.
Sign-on bonus.
Company trucks described as well-maintained and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.