Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Keizer, OR

9d • $1,462 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Salem, Oregon. The driver delivers solo to Oregon, Washington, and the northern tip of California, working Monday through Friday with a 5:00 AM start and approximately 40–45 hours per week. The role pays $30.10 per hour, with weekly pay of $1,462 or more and per diem of $36.05 per night for one to two nights out each week. Paid training is provided.

Drivers operate a day-cab tractor and 42- or 48-foot flatbed trailers, using a trailer-mounted forklift. The freight is touch freight requiring strapping and unstrapping. Ryder provides training on required equipment and well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, along with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO during the first year starting on Day 1; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; and a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year. The posting also describes 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are trusted to make safety decisions, and the company describes its culture as respectful, collaborative, safety-focused, and supportive of employee growth.

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.

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.
• Deliver freight solo to Oregon, Washington, and the northern tip of California.
• Handle touch freight requiring strapping and unstrapping.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting on Day 1; unused PTO can be paid out.
• Paid training.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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