Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly

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

Pay

• $1600–$1800 weekly average
• $2500 sign-on bonus: half at 30 days, half at 90 days
• $65 per night in the truck (3–5 nights per week)
• Robust backhaul program: $50 for pickup and $50 for delivery

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in first year)
• Uniform, 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)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech
• Job protection and autonomy in safety decisions

Schedule

• Sunday to Friday
• Start time varies

About the Role

• Deliver solo to the Southeast and Midwest
• Regional route
• Tractor type: sleeper
• Trailer type: 53' dry van
• Freight: touch — window & doors; tailgating required; slide windows & doors from inside the trailer to the back door and scan
• Must have 1 year sleeper experience

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

Responsibilities

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

Ryder supports drivers transitioning from owner-operator roles and values contributions from military reservists, veterans, and a diverse workforce. Referral bonuses up to $1,500 are available for every hired driver.