Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Pearl River (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

PTO starting Day 1

Uniforms provided

Cell phone & boot allowance

401(k) with company match

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Pearl River, LA, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Drivers can expect a regional schedule with home daily, 6-day work weeks, and potential layovers; full benefits after 30 days, PTO from day one, and a company focus on safety and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class A with endorsements.
• Minimum 9 months to 5 years tractor-trailer experience.
• Ability to pass a Ryder Drug Test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Ryder policies.
• Detect and minimize safety hazards and maintain accurate logs.
• Assist with loading/unloading freight when required by customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety conscious

Read & follow instructions

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Pearl River, LA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Pearl River, LA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/Hiring-CDL

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1400 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Solo Miles Pay:avg $0.62 with 1200 - 1700 Miles per Week
• Solo Stops Pay:$24.00 per Stop with 2 - 4 Stops per Day
• Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night with 1 night out per Week possibly
• Safety Bonus:Pays You $300 Four Times A Year, Every Quarter
• Paid Training
• Schedule: 6 - day work week with 1 full day off during the week; Drivers work weekends & holidays
• Start Time: Dispatch is between 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

• Deliver SOLOto: 500-mile radius of Pearl River, LA
• Route: Regional - Home every day except one, with one possible layover per week.
• Tractor Type: Day Cab
• TrailerType:53' Reefer
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack
• Freight: Touch – Grocery Items - Driver will assist with unloading at stores; strapping and securing load before leaving each stop

Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• 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

Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career.

Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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

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.

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 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 disability.