Truck Driver OTR Class A Solo

Ryder•Ashland, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Ashland, VA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers an average weekly pay of $1850, with opportunities for safety and loyalty bonuses. Paid training is provided. Drivers will deliver SOLO to various locations including North Dakota, Texas, and all states east, as well as Canada. The tractor type is Sleepers with APUs, and Dry Van and Conestoga trailers are used. A companion policy allows bringing a person and/or pet on the road. Load securement involves strapping, and freight handling includes touch freight with hand unloading required for commercial and residential garage doors. A Passport endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. Drivers will be home at least every other weekend. Ryder emphasizes carrier transparency, safety, and reliability, aiming to deliver for their drivers as much as drivers deliver for them. They offer comprehensive benefits starting after 30 days, PTO accrual from Day 1, uniform and allowance provisions, and protected safety decisions. A 401(k) rollover with company match is available, along with paid maternity leave and employee discounts. Ryder also supports those looking to become company drivers by purchasing their truck and offering referral bonuses.

Requirements

Minimum 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 3 years
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Passport endorsement required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Dry Van and Conestoga Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned