Truck Driver CDL Solo Regional Class A

Ryder•Columbus, OH

7d•$98,800 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Columbus, Ohio. The role delivers touch-freight tires across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, upstate New York, and Pennsylvania; it excludes New York City. Drivers operate a 53-foot dry van pulled by a sleeper tractor equipped with a refrigerator and inverter. Ryder provides training on required equipment and well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a dispatch window from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drivers are paid weekly. The posting lists an average of $1,900 per week, with top drivers earning $2,300–$2,500 per week. Pay includes $0.67 per solo mile for 1,250 miles per week, $20.08 per stop for 15–30 stops per week, $51.25 per diem per night for 3–4 nights per week, $0.18 per piece for 2,000 or more tire pieces per week, and a $1,000 annual tenure bonus. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure; and employee discounts. The company also describes safety decision-making autonomy and support for drivers during their careers.

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 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.

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, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms provided.
Cell phone allowance provided.
Boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Paid training.
$1,000 annual tenure bonus.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.