No Experience Required Class A Truck Driver CDL

Ryder • Princeton, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring recent CDL graduates for its Driver Development Program in Princeton, Indiana. Drivers receive eight weeks of paid, proficiency-based training with experienced instructors, covering backing, close-quarter maneuvers, and short and longer runs. The position delivers auto parts solo to Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky on local routes with daily home time. Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and 53-foot dry van; freight is no-touch. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers earn a weekly guarantee of $1,075, with additional pay of $0.56 per solo mile (based on 2,500 miles per week), $13.50 per solo stop, and $6.25 per drop or hook. The schedule and start time must be flexible, including both AM and PM shifts. Drivers are paid weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1; uniforms and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and compliance with Ryder’s screening, testing, and qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Have 9 months or less of CDL driving experience.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License and provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background check and motor vehicle registration check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for checking freight in and out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniforms and boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover option 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
• 24/7 roadside maintenance
• Company-paid scale bypass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed