Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Indianapolis, Indiana, for regional routes delivering to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Drivers operate day cabs and sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck, and may handle 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and container equipment. Freight-handling equipment may include pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, or Moffetts. Routes may involve overnight stays in a Ryder-booked hotel or the sleeper. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays $30 per hour, plus $30 per night per diem. Drivers are reported to average $2,000 or more per week, and the top 10% at this location earn over $100,000 per year. The role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $1,000 tenure bonus, and paid training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required. Drivers are responsible for safe and compliant operation, identifying and minimizing hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with that work—when required by the customer. Drivers may also perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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 past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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 assigned positions 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

One year of flatbed experience preferred.
Reefer experience preferred.
Hazmat, tanker, and double/triples endorsements preferred.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, 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

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 tenure bonus.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrues starting 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.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
$30 per night per diem for overnight routes.