Regional Class A Truck Driver
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lexington, NC — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This regional route involves delivering SOLO to NC, SC, GA, MS, AL, TN, VA, WV, OH, MI, PA, IL, IA, MO, MN, WI, MD, NJ, NY. The tractor type is a Sleeper, and the trailer type is a 53' Dry Van. Freight involves Touch – Window & Doors; Tailgating window & doors; Slide windows & doors from inside the trailer to the back door/scan. Ryder offers a robust backhaul program, paid training, and a schedule from Sunday to Friday with a varying start time. They emphasize transparency in pay, routes, and schedules to ensure drivers feel confident joining the team. Ryder also supports drivers who wish to purchase their own truck. The company fosters a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans, and offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. Ryder is committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
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
- 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
- Per diem pay ($65 per night in the truck with 3 - 5 nights per Week)
- 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 & 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
