Truck Driver Solo CDL A

Ryder • Janesville, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Janesville, Wisconsin, for regional deliveries to Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Drivers average $1,845 per week, with weekly pay based on mileage and stops: $0.81 per mile with an expected 1,800 miles per week, plus $35 per stop with an expected eight stops per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and spend one to two nights out on the road.

The position uses a sleeper tractor and a 48-foot flatbed trailer. Freight consists of pipes and fittings, with load securement only. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes its company drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with support throughout their careers. The company also notes that it supports drivers transitioning from owner-operator work and values the contributions of its logistics team, including military reservists and veterans.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten 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 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover availability 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed