Class A CDL Regional Truck Driver Weekends Off

Ryder • Cambridge, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver in Cambridge, Ohio. This role involves solo delivery of dedicated interstate freight, specifically aluminum sheeting, using 53-foot flatbed trailers and sleeper tractors. Freight handling includes strapping, tarping, and load securement. The regional route is home weekly, with two layovers per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends at home, and dispatch begins at 7:00 a.m. Average weekly pay is $1,500–$1,600, paid weekly.

Drivers operate well-maintained trucks and have access to 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position emphasizes safe driving, compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and Ryder states that drivers’ jobs are protected when they do so.

Ryder describes its workplace as supportive of drivers’ growth and recognizes the contributions of its employees, including military reservists and veterans. The company offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms and allowances; 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses.

Requirements

• Be at least 22 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: 12 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.
• Additional requirements may apply depending on location and/or account.

Nice To Haves

• 90 days of recent flatbed driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations.
• Comply with applicable federal and 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.
• Secure freight using strapping and tarping as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.
• Fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

What This Job Offers

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