Truck Driver CDL B Home Daily

Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver based in Spanaway, WA (98387) for a regional solo route delivering pet food. The position uses a 26' straight truck equipped with pallet jack, automatic liftgate, and hand cart; Ryder provides training on all equipment. Freight is heavy touch, and drivers must be able to operate in snow. Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Posted 10/20/2026; Requisition ID 2026-213618; Regular full-time, Driver Position Code 1001006.

Pay

• $1,414 or more per week
• Hourly rate: $29.00 per hour
• 40+ hours per week
• Per diem: $40.00 per night (2 nights per week)
• Overnights covered in Ryder-booked hotel
• Paid training

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• Start time: 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM dispatch

Route and Equipment

• Monday/Tuesday: Eastern Washington
• Wednesday/Thursday: Seattle, WA and surrounding area
• Regional route, solo driving
• Tractor: 26' straight truck
• Equipment: pallet jack, automatic liftgate, hand cart
• Freight: pet food (heavy touch)
• Must be able to drive in snow

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• PTO accrues from day one; up to 80 hours in first year
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
• Driver autonomy on safety decisions; job protection
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 per hired driver (unlimited)

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A or Class B 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
• Some positions may require additional screening: 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 as required by customer
• Perform other duties as assigned