Regional Home Weekly Class A

Ryder•Lexington, NC

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a regional Class A CDL truck driver based in Lexington, North Carolina. The driver delivers solo to destinations in the Southeast and Midwest using a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van. Freight includes windows and doors and involves touch freight: tailgating and sliding the items from inside the trailer to the back door for scanning. The schedule runs Sunday through Friday, with a variable start time. The position offers weekly pay, with an advertised average of $1,800–$2,000 per week and an average annual W-2 of $95,000 or more. Additional compensation includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $3,000 loyalty bonus, monthly safety bonuses, per diem pay, and stop pay. Paid training is provided. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions on the road and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Ryder describes the position as a company-driver role with support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout the driver’s career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle, meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Submit to additional screening where required, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Paid training.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
$3,000 loyalty bonus.
Monthly safety bonus.
Per diem pay and stop pay.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.