Truck Driver CDL A Hourly Solo

Ryder•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver in Shreveport, Louisiana. Drivers deliver freight to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Alabama, using a day cab or sleeper tractor; there may also be an opportunity to use a 26-foot straight truck. Trailers include 48- to 53-foot flatbed, dry van, reefer, Conestoga, curtainside, and container types. Routes may involve overnights, with lodging in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required. The position pays $30 per hour, plus $30 per night in per diem. Ryder advertises average weekly earnings of $2,000 or more, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $1,000 tenure bonus, and paid training. Ryder provides training on required equipment and reimburses costs for obtaining endorsements. Drivers operate trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role includes loading and unloading freight, or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer, and maintaining safe and compliant operations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Hazmat endorsements are preferred. A Real ID or passport is required for air travel.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle checks, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have a Class A CDL and verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions and read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Have a Real ID or passport; only one is required for air travel.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover option and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 tenure bonus.
Paid training.
Reimbursement and training for obtaining endorsements.