Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Salem, OR

26d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Salem, Oregon. The driver delivers solo across Oregon, Washington, and the northern tip of California, using a day cab and 42-foot or 48-foot flatbed trailer with a trailer-mounted forklift. Freight requires touch work, including strapping and unstrapping. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job and operates trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays $30.10 per hour for approximately 40–45 hours per week, with weekly pay and $36.05 per night in per diem for one to two nights away per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO in the first year, available from Day 1; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Drivers are trusted to make safety decisions, and the position is described as protected when they do so.

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 Class A verifiable 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 screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, customer badging, or customer 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 if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Deliver freight solo across Oregon, Washington, and the northern tip of California.
• Perform touch freight work, including strapping and unstrapping.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 80 hours of PTO in the first year, available starting Day 1, with the option to use it or receive payment for it.
• 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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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