Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo regional Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The position delivers hardware products to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and New Jersey, including the five boroughs. Routes involve 2–3 nights away, with overnight stays at a Ryder-booked hotel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM. Drivers operate a day cab with a 42–53-foot dry van and handle touch freight. Ryder provides training on required equipment. Pay is weekly and advertised at $1,874 or more per week. Compensation includes $0.715 per solo mile based on 1,650 miles per week, $24 per stop based on 20 stops per week, a $75 premium for a Burrough trip, and $70 per layover night. Training is paid. Drivers must obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire; Ryder reimburses endorsement costs and provides training support. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks described as 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position and offers support during the transition from owner-operator trucks. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the company states that their jobs are protected when doing so.

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 verifiable Class A 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.
Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Paid training.
Reimbursement of endorsement costs and training support for endorsements.
Weekly pay.
Ryder-booked hotel stays for overnight routes.
24/7 roadside maintenance.