Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The role delivers hardware products to Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia. Drivers operate a day cab or sleeper tractor pulling dry van trailers in several sizes and handle freight requiring touch service. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Drivers spend two nights out per week. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job and supports obtaining required endorsements. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide.

Pay is weekly and advertised at $1,805 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.71 per solo mile, based on 1,750 miles per week, and $22.55 per solo stop, based on 25 stops per week. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The role requires a hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire, with costs reimbursed and training support provided.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
• Provide an appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have Class A verifiable tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, 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
• Medical insurance after 30 days
• Dental insurance after 30 days
• Vision insurance after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and technology
• Reimbursement of endorsement costs and training support
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver

What This Job Offers

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