Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Sacramento, CA

10d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver based in Sacramento, California, for regional solo deliveries to Bishop, Crescent City, Red Bluff, and Reno, Nevada. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a 28-foot pup trailer or a 26-foot straight truck, transporting heavy-touch freight such as glass doors and mirrors. Equipment includes a hand truck, J-bar, door hand truck, and liftgate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 a.m. start and approximately 50–55 hours per week. Pay is $32 per hour, paid weekly, with a stated earning level of $1,760 or more weekly. Drivers also receive $50 per night in per diem for 2–3 nights per week. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and offers support during the transition and throughout the driver’s career.

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; cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Ryder is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical and 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 assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, 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.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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