Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Houston, TX. Weekly pay and benefits, plus a clear, structured driving career.

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly

• Solo Miles Pay: $0.61 per Mile with 1900+ Miles per Week

• Solo Stops Pay: $24.92 per Stop with 10‑15 Stops per Week

• Sign on Bonus: $2,000 (½ at 30 days, ½ at 90 days)

• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday with 2 consecutive days off each week

• Start Time: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM Dispatch

• Hazmat Endorsement Required

• Paid Training

• Deliver SOLO To: TX, LA, MS, AR, OK

• Regional: 1 to 2 nights out

• Tractor Type:
  Day Cab and Sleeper – Must be able to drive a manual

• Trailer Type: 48’ – 53’ Dry Van with Lift Gate

• Equipment:
  Electric Pallet Jack and Lift Gate

• Freight:
  Touch – Automotive Parts

• Route delivery experience required

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

• 80 hours PTO in your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)

• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided

• Drivers are the Captain – you make safety decisions, and your job is protected

• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year

• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines

• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards; maintaining accurate records and logs

• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum 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 3 years

• Pass a DOT physical

• Pass a Ryder road test

• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position

• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:

• 9 months experience within the past 3 years,
  OR

• 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years,
  OR

• 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years

• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions

• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.