Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder•Mankato, MN

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver based in Mankato, Minnesota. The driver delivers retail hardware supplies solo across Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois. The role uses sleeper tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers, with touch freight. Drivers average 50 or more hours per week and are scheduled Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 AM. The posting advertises weekly earnings of $1,638 or more, with pay including $0.64 per mile for 1,800–2,000 weekly miles, $25.75 per stop for an average of 15 stops weekly, and an average per diem of $50 per night for 1–2 nights per week. Paid training is provided, and Ryder trains drivers on required equipment. A hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 90 days of hire; Ryder provides training support and reimburses the cost. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are 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 verification of drug and alcohol history 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 a Class A CDL and verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience: 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.
Obtain a hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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

Weekly pay; advertised earnings of $1,638 or more per week.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability 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.
Hazmat endorsement training support and reimbursement of the cost.
Paid training.
24/7 roadside maintenance.