Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • Sugar Hill, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver in Buford, Georgia. The position pays weekly, with solo mileage pay of $0.50 per mile and a per diem of $40 for each night away. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Drivers deliver office supplies to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, typically spending two to three nights per week on the road. Freight is touch freight, handled using a manual pallet jack. Drivers use sleeper and day-cab automatic tractors and 53-foot dry-van trailers. Ryder trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 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 opportunity with support during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout a driver's career. Ryder highlights driver safety autonomy, a supportive team, and referral bonuses. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available 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