Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d • $97,448 • Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Wilkes Barre, PA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to various states including CT, MA, ME, RI, MD, VA, NY, OH, GA, TN, WV, and NJ (including the 5 boroughs). The route is regional with nights out 2-3 times per week. The tractor type is a Day Cab, and the trailer type is Dry Van, 42'-53'. Freight is touch, consisting of Hardware Products. Ryder will train you on all equipment needed to be successful, including Manual and Electric Pallet Jacks. Endorsements such as Hazmat are required within 90 days of hire, and Ryder reimburses costs and provides training support for endorsements. Ryder drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
• Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat endorsement (required within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED