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Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder System, Inc., Lewistown, PA, United States


Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lewistown, PA. Weekly pay starts at $1700 or more. Pay components include:

Driver positions pay weekly.

Home at least every other weekend.

Must be able and willing to drive into Canada.

Solo Miles Pay: $0.59 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: $250 four times a year, every quarter.

Loyalty Bonus: $2000 at 6 months and $2000 at 1 year.

Paid training.

Route & Equipment

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 experience preferred.

Companion policy: bring a person or pet on the road.

Load securement: strapping.

Freight: touch and hand unloading required.

Freight type: commercial and residential garage doors.

Endorsements: passport within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision after 30 days.

80 hours PTO 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.

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 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 and 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.

EEO Statement
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.

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