Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Rocky Mount, VA. Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes. Join a team that listens, backs you up, and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud logistics professionals, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated.

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

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
• Must have 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

Route and Schedule

• Deliver SOLO to Eastern Region/Some Midwest
• Regional with 3 - 5 layovers per week
• Tractor Type: Sleepers
• Trailer Type: 53' Dry Van
• Freight: Touch – Windows & Doors
• Schedule varies but will take 34-hour reset at home
• Start time varies

Pay

• Average weekly pay: $1,730 or more
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.61 per Mile
• Solo Stops Pay: $31.00 per Stop
• Jobsite Deliveries: $50.00 per stop
• Per Diem Pay: $65.00 per night
• 3 - 5 Layovers/week

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1; up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver