Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends No Touch

Location: Raleigh, NC 27606 | Posted: 10/22/2026 | Requisition ID: 2026-213872 | Employment Type: Regular Full-Time | Category: Regional/OTR Solo Driver

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a regional solo position delivering to VA, PA, MD, OH, CT, NY, ME, DE, NC, and NJ. You'll operate well-maintained sleepers (36 months or newer) with auto-restriction accommodation, pulling dry van and reefer 53' trailers. Freight is no-touch food; Hazmat endorsement is preferred. Trucks are supported by 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Paid training runs Sunday through Friday with no weekends; start times are 9:00 pm–11:00 pm.

Pay

• Weekly pay averaging $1,595 or more per week
• Sign-on bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Referral program: unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 per hired driver

Schedule

• Work week: Sunday through Friday (no weekends)
• Shift start: 9:00 pm–11:00 pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starts day one; up to 80 hours in the first year
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at one year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Driver autonomy on safety decisions with job protection

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements for the position
• Verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience: 9 months within the past 3 years, OR 2 years within the past 5 years, OR 5 years within the past 10 years
• 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
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

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

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/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading when required by the customer
• Perform other duties as assigned