Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Yard Truck Driver in Port Deposit, MD — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

About the role

• Yard driving only — local route with home daily
• Tractor type: Yard Driver
• Trailer type: 53’ Dry Van and Intermodal
• 6 months of yard experience required
• Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations
• Autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes

Pay

• Hourly pay: $28.50 per hour
• Weekly pay: $1,160 or more
• Paid weekly
• Paid training

Schedule

• Sunday - Wednesday
• Start time: 6:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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
• Job protection for safety decisions

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations, continuous training, and customer service
• 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, including move and yard inventory records
• Perform other tasks as assigned

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
• 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 procedures

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