Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Aurora, CO

6d • $1,531 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for regional routes delivering solo in Colorado. The role is based in Aurora, Colorado, and pays $31.40 per hour, with weekly pay and a stated estimate of $1,531 or more per week. Drivers work 40–45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 AM. Routes may include one to two overnight stays, with hotels booked by Ryder and a $40 per-night per diem. Paid training is provided.

The position involves heavy-touch pet food freight and may use a day-cab tractor, a 30-foot pup trailer, or a 26-foot straight truck. Equipment includes a hand truck, lift gate, and manual pallet jack. Ryder says its trucks are well maintained, are 36 months old or newer, and have 24/7 roadside maintenance support and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the position is described as a company driver role.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol information 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, meeting one of these options: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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 assigned positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading freight if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• Paid training.
• $40 per-night per diem for one to two overnight stays, with hotels booked by Ryder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed