Truck Driver OTR Class A Solo

Ryder•Lewistown, PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lewistown, PA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to states east of North Dakota to Texas, as well as Canada. The tractor type is Sleepers with APUs, and the trailer type is Dry Van and Conestoga. Freight is touch, and hand unloading is required for Commercial and Residential Garage Doors. A passport endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. Ryder emphasizes carrier transparency, ensuring drivers are informed about pay, routes, and schedules. They aim to provide a safe and reliable fleet, delivering for their drivers as much as drivers deliver for them.

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 - Within 90 Days of Hire

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dry Van and Conestoga trailers
Ability to drive into Canada

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
Home at least every other weekend
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers
Safety Bonus: Pays You $250 Four Times A Year, Every Quarter
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
Companion Policy: Bring a person and/or pet on the road with you!