Regional Class A Truck Driver

Ryder•Lexington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lexington, NC, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career. The position offers $1200 - $1600 per week, with solo miles paying $0.56 per mile (1000 - 2500 miles per week) and solo stops paying $21.00 per stop (15 - 25 stops per week). A sign-on bonus of $1250 is paid after 30 days and another $1250 after 90 days. Drivers receive $65 per night in the truck for 3 - 5 nights per week. There is a robust backhaul program offering additional miles, $50 for pickup and $50 for delivery. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Sunday to Friday with varying start times. The routes are regional, covering NC, SC, GA, MS, AL, TN, VA, WV, OH, MI, PA, IL, IA, MO, MN, WI, MD, NJ, NY, using a Sleeper Tractor and 53' Dry Van trailer. The freight involves touching, tailgating, and sliding windows and doors from inside the trailer to the back door for scanning. Ryder emphasizes being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules. Ryder also offers to purchase trucks for company drivers and supports them. The company is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

Requirements

Minimum 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 3 years
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Must have 1 Year Sleeper Experience

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Weekly pay
Sign On Bonus: Pays you $1250 after 30 days and $1250 after 90 days
Robust backhaul program offering additional miles, $50 for pickup and $50 for delivery
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers