Class A CDL Truck Driver

Responsibilities

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

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.
• 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 procedures.
• Additional screening may be required for some positions (employment/education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, road test, customer‑specific badging or background requirements).

Pay

• Weekly earnings of $1,800 or more.
• Miles pay: $0.79 per mile with an expected 1,800 miles per week.
• Stop pay: $35.00 per stop with 3–5 stops per week.
• Per diem: $50.00 per night.

Schedule

Paid training schedule varies; training may last one week or longer.

Benefits

• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• Paid Personal Time Off starts on day 1 (80 hours accrued in the first year).
• Paid Personal Time Policy – unused vacation time is paid out at the hourly rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Immediate 401(k) rollover and contributions with company match after one year.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels worldwide, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fuel up at over 800 maintenance facilities nationwide.
• Company may purchase your truck if transitioning from owner‑operator to company driver.
• Unlimited bonuses for hired drivers and referral bonuses.