Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekends

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in York, PA, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This solo driving position covers the East Coast, Mid Atlantic, and occasional NYC routes.

Pay

$1,650–$1,780 or more per week, with the following pay structure:

• Solo Miles Pay: $0.65 per mile (1,100–2,000 miles per week)
• Solo Stops Pay: $15.68 per stop (25–30 stops per week)
• Per Diem Pay: $52.18 per night (4 nights per week)
• Touch Freight Pay: $0.1785 per piece (2,000+ tire pieces per week)
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid out ½ at 30 days and ½ at 90 days

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, home weekends
• 50+ hours per week
• Paid training provided

Equipment

• Tractor Type: Sleeper with refrigerators and inverters
• Trailer Type: Primarily Dry Van; occasional Reefer, Flatbed (28’, 48’, 53’)
• Ryder provides training on all equipment
• Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Drivers have autonomy and protected job status for safety decisions

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Pass a DOT physical and 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/or procedures

Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Additional Information

• Ryder supports drivers transitioning from owner-operator to company driver roles
• Community includes women, veterans, and military reservists
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver