Truck Driver CDL A Regional Floater

Ryder•Winston-Salem, NC

11d•$1,375•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to deliver freight solo on regional routes in North Carolina and South Carolina. The position pays $26.50 per hour, including travel time, with weekly pay of $1,375 or more and 46 or more hours per week. Drivers may be out for up to one week, with route overnights in a Ryder-booked hotel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 4:30 a.m. dispatch start. Paid training is provided. The role handles touch freight consisting of pet food. Equipment includes a day cab or 26-foot straight truck, a 53-foot dry van, a hand truck, and a lift gate. Ryder says its drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job states that their employment is protected when they do so. Ryder also offers referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

Requirements

Be at least 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 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: 9 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.
Some positions may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.