Truck Driver CDL A Solo OTR

Position Description

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in the state of Virginia!

For more information, call Shelley or text 'Richmond' to .

See and hear from a Ryder employee who drives for us: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Careers.

Video/ConestogaCDL

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1800 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver positions pay weekly.
• Home at least every other weekend.
• Must be able and willing to drive into Canada.
• Solo miles pay: $0.63 per mile with 2000 - 2500 miles per week.
• Van stops 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: pays you $250 four times a year, every quarter.
• Loyalty bonus: pays you $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year.
• Paid training.

Ryder drivers service the route, not the truck. All drivers have 24/7 roadside maintenance by a Ryder-trained technician, plus service employees fuel up our trucks at all 800+ maintenance facilities.

• Deliver solo to: from North Dakota to Texas and all states east, as well as Canada.
• Tractor type: sleepers with APUs.
• Trailer type: dry van and Conestoga.
• Companion policy: bring a person and/or pet on the road with you!
• Load securement: strapping.
• Freight: touch - hand unloading is required.
• Freight type: commercial and residential garage doors.
• Endorsements: passport - within 90 days of hire.

Extra perks:

• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• Paid personal time off starts at day 1 - 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Do not lose paid personal time policy - we encourage you to use vacation time earned. If you decide not to use it, we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
• Medical, dental, vision start at 30 days.
• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees.
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year.
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, hotels worldwide, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Ryder drivers are the captain of the ship - our drivers make decisions to keep yourself and others safe, and we protect your job when you do!

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the customer.
• Performs 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.