Driver Class A Regional

Ryder • Mount Pleasant, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The regional, solo-driving role delivers to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with one to two layovers per week. Drivers operate a 53-foot step-deck truck and handle touch freight, including strapping product. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m., with 50–55 hours per week. Pay is $23.50 per hour, with an average of $1,363 per week, and paid training is provided.

Ryder states that its trucks are well-maintained and safe, are 36 months old or newer, and are supported by 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions on the road and receive support from Ryder throughout their careers.

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 Class A verifiable 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.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Earn PTO starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Referral bonuses with unlimited awards of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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