Truck Driver CDL A OTR

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Columbus, OH. Weekly pay starts at $1700 or more per week, with additional daily incentives for mileage, stops, and safety/loyalty bonuses.

• Average weekly pay $1700+
• Solo mileage pay: $0.59 per mile (2,000‑2,500 miles per week)
• Van stop pay: $16.37 per stop plus $107.56 per dry‑van unload
• Average 8‑10 stops per week
• Rolling stop pay: $28.20
• Safety bonus: $250 four times a year
• Loyalty bonus: $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year
• Paid training available

• Routes:
  North Dakota to Texas, all states east, and Canada
• Tractor type:
  Sleepers with APUs
• Trailer types:
  Dry van and Conestoga (preferred experience)
• Companion policy:
  Bring a person or pet on the road
• Load securement:
  Strapping
• Freight:
  Touch‑hand unloading required; commercial and residential garage doors
• Endorsements:
  Passport within 90 days of hire

• Medical, dental & vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in first year; can use immediately
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• Driver autonomy with safety decisions protected
• 401(k) rollover now, company match at 1 year
• 12‑week paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check including drug/alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A experience: 9 months within past 3 years, OR 2 years within last 5 years, OR 5 years within last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle record check, a road test; and/or customer‑specific background or badging requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards; maintain accurate records and logs
• Load/unload freight or assist with loading/unloading as required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.