Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL Truck Driver in Indianapolis, Indiana, for regional routes to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Drivers are paid weekly at $30 per hour, with $30 per night per diem. The posting states that drivers average $2,000 or more per week and that the top 10% at this location make more than $100,000 per year. A $3,000 sign-on bonus, $1,000 tenure bonus, and paid training are offered. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required; overnight stays are in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. Drivers may operate day cabs or sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and containers. Equipment may include a pallet jack, lift gate, rollers, or Moffett. The company describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, and provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Responsibilities include following applicable laws and regulations, identifying and minimizing safety hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight—or assisting with those tasks—if required by the customer. Drivers may also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of flatbed experience.
Reefer experience.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Double & Triples endorsements.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping.

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, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance.
401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Sign-on bonus of $3,000.
Tenure bonus of $1,000.
Paid training.
Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.