Truck Driver CDL A No Touch

Ryder•Richmond, VA

3d•$92,924

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for regional solo deliveries to 48 states, based in Richmond, VA and/or Harrisonburg, VA. The position delivers no-touch chicken freight using a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot reefer trailer. Drivers operate Ryder trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is weekly and advertised at $1,787 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.76 per solo mile for 1,800–2,100 miles per week, $17.50 per solo stop for 4–8 stops per week, and $50 per diem per night for 4–5 nights per week. The posting also lists a sign-on bonus paid in two installments and loyalty bonuses at six months and one year. Paid training is provided. The operation runs seven days a week, with two consecutive days off. Dispatch time is between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; a uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria. Employee discounts and driver referral bonuses are also offered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
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 verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the past five years, or five years within the past ten years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Sign-on bonus: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
Loyalty bonuses: $1,750 at six months and $1,750 at one year
Paid training
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowance
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver