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 position involves delivering SOLO to NC, SC, GA, MS, AL, TN, VA, WV, OH, MI, PA, IL, IA, MO, MN, WI, MD, NJ, NY. The route is regional, using a Sleeper tractor and a 53' Dry Van trailer. Freight is touch, involving windows and doors, including tailgating and sliding windows/doors from inside the trailer to the back door/scan. Ryder emphasizes transparency in pay, routes, and schedules to ensure drivers feel confident joining the team. They also offer a robust backhaul program for additional miles and pay for pickups and deliveries. Ryder is committed to being 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
High school or GED
