Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder•Danville, VA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver in Danville, Virginia. The driver delivers solo in a sleeper tractor pulling a 48- or 53-foot dry van, carrying no-touch packing adhesives. Routes can extend up to 1,500 miles from Danville and include destinations in WV, NC, AL, TN, KY, DE, MI, WI, OH, IN, CO, TX, IL, and GA. Drivers reset at home. The trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The posting advertises average weekly pay of $1,700, paid weekly, and 50 or more hours per week. Pay components include $0.545 per mile for 2,500–2,800 miles per week, $15 per stop for four stops per week, and $25 per night in per diem for three nights per week. The schedule is Monday through Sunday, with a dispatch window from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Paid training is offered. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and emphasizes driver autonomy in making safety decisions, with support during the transition to company driving and throughout the driver's career. The posting also highlights a team culture that recognizes employees, including military reservists and veterans, and offers a referral bonus of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.

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, 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.

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 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Paid training.
Weekly pay.
24/7 roadside maintenance.