Truck Driver Regional CDL Class A Hourly

Ryder•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Cleveland, Ohio for regional routes delivering solo to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Drivers are paid weekly at $30 per hour, with $50 per night in per diem pay. Routes may involve overnights in a Ryder-booked hotel or in the sleeper. The schedule is Monday through Friday and requires flexibility. Drivers are averaging $2,000 or more per week, and the top 10% of drivers at this location earn over $100,000 per year. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $1,000 tenure bonus, and paid training. Drivers operate day cabs and sleepers, with the possibility of a 26-foot straight truck. Trailer types include 48- to 53-foot flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, Conestogas, curtainsides, and containers. Freight may be mixed, touch, or no-touch. Ryder provides training on equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes the role as a company-driver position and promotes driver autonomy and support. Drivers make safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected. Ryder provides uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual starting on Day 1, and other listed benefits. A 401(k) rollover is available immediately, with company matching after one year. Paid maternity leave is available subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.

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.
Be flexible with the Monday–Friday schedule.
Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of flatbed experience is preferred.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements are preferred.
Experience with strapping, chaining, and tarping is preferred.
Experience with pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, or Moffett equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 tenure bonus.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available immediately 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
$50 per night in per diem pay.