Class A Truck Driver Hourly
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL Truck Driver in Doswell, Virginia. This local, home-daily role delivers freight to Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the Raleigh area of North Carolina. The driver operates a day-cab tractor with dry van trailers (53-foot) and 26-foot straight trucks, transporting tile, flooring, bathtubs, and cabinets. Freight handling is touch freight and may include loading or unloading, with equipment such as a forklift, electric pallet jack, and lift gate. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are three years old or newer, and drivers have access to 24/7 roadside maintenance by Ryder-trained technicians. Pay is $28.94 per hour, with overtime paid after 40 hours. The advertised average weekly pay is $1,591–$1,800, with 52 or more hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m., with no weekends. Paid training is provided. Benefits and perks include paid time off beginning on day one, medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 30 days, a 401(k) rollover and company contributions with matching after one year, an employee stock discount, uniforms, a cell phone and boot allowance, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses. Ryder also states it provides personal protective equipment and maintains cleaning processes.
Requirements
- Be at least 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 three years.
- Pass a 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: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Detect and 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
- Paid training
- Paid time off: 80 hours accrued in the first year, starting on day one
- Medical insurance starting at 30 days
- Dental insurance starting at 30 days
- Vision insurance starting at 30 days
- 401(k) rollover and contributions with company match at one year
- Employee stock discount of 15%
- Uniforms provided
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- Employee discounts
- Driver referral bonuses
- Personal protective equipment provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
