Truck Driver CDL A No Touch
About the role
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. 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.
Pay
- Drivers average $1,500 – $1,700 per week on this account
- Paid weekly
- Mileage-based pay: mileage + stops
- Layover pay provided
Schedule
- 52+ hours per week
- Overnights for route; Ryder books hotel
- Monday–Friday (occasional Sunday dispatch as needed)
- Primarily AM dispatch start time
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision after 30 days
- PTO accrues starting day one; up to 80 hours in first year
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- 401(k) rollover available now; company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
- Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
Route & Equipment
- Route: mixture of home daily & regional lanes; layovers may be required
- Tractor type: sleepers & day cabs
- Trailer type: dry van 53'
- Freight: no-touch, drop & hook
- Well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer
- 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations
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/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