Truck Driver CDL A Regional Teams

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Team Class A CDL Truck Driver in Mesquite, NV. This regional role covers the Southwest (CA, NV, AZ, NM) and Mountain West (UT, CO, WY, ID, MT) with a focus on retail hardware supplies. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

Ryder provides paid training on all necessary equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks. Drivers must obtain Hazmat and Doubles endorsements within 30 days of hire.

Pay

• Team Miles Pay: $0.43 per mile with 1990+ miles per week for each driver
• Team Stops Pay: $24.00 per stop with 17 stops per week total
• $25.00 hourly for any non-driving functions
• Earnings: $2387 or more per week (top earners make $2800+ per week)
• Paid weekly

Schedule

• Up to 60 or more hours per week
• Options: Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday
• Home 2 days for reset
• Start time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm dispatch window

Equipment

• Tractor Type: Sleeper, refrigerators, and inverters
• Trailer Type: Dry van and doubles (28’, 48’, 53’)
• Freight: Touch – retail hardware supplies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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
• Autonomy on the road with full support behind the scenes
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver

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

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug/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 procedures

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