Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a solo regional driving position based in Toledo, Ohio. The driver delivers to states east of the Mississippi River and is paid weekly, averaging $2,000 per week or $100,000–$105,000 per year. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,000 at 90 days, plus loyalty bonuses of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with dispatch between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and a Sunday evening load pickup. Drivers operate 2023/2024 automatic sleeper tractors equipped with refrigerators, inverters, microwaves, Tri-pac units, and outward-facing cameras. Freight is carried in 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers, and the freight involves driver assistance with garage doors. Ryder 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 position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and a driver referral program offering unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected.
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 verifiable Class A 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.
- Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.
Responsibilities
- Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Detect and 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
- Weekly pay
- Sign-on bonus: $1,000 at 30 days and $1,000 at 90 days
- Loyalty bonuses: $1,500 at 6 months and $1,500 at 1 year
- 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
- 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
