Truck Driver CDL Solo Class A

Ryder•DALTON, OH

3d•$1,950

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Dalton, Ohio. The role delivers to 48 states and uses sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van and Conestoga trailers. Drivers transport commercial and residential garage doors, secure loads with straps, and hand-unload freight. The position averages 2,000–2,500 miles and 8–10 stops per week. A passport is required within 90 days of hire. Drivers may bring a person and/or pet on the road. 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. Pay is weekly and includes $0.70 per mile, $28.20 per Conestoga stop, $16.37 per van stop, and $107.56 per van unload. The posting advertises earnings of $1,950 or more per week, a quarterly $250 safety bonus, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one, up to 80 hours in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. The posting also describes driver autonomy in making safety decisions and says drivers' jobs are protected when they make those decisions.

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 three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable-vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Complete any additional screening required for the position or customer assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging, or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dry van and Conestoga trailers.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 on day one, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, with 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.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $3,000, paid as $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
Companion policy permits bringing a person and/or pet on the road.