Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo regional Class A CDL truck driver in Winchester Salem, NC. The position delivers freight east of Kansas, with 4–5 nights out per week and a Sunday–Friday schedule with AM dispatch. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor and haul molding and building products in 53-foot dry van, curtainside, or flatbed trailers. The freight is touch freight; securement may involve straps, bungees, and a tarping machine on site. Flatbed experience is a plus. The posting advertises $1,860 per week, with weekly pay. Solo mileage pay is $0.62 per mile for dry van/curtainside or $0.67 per mile for flatbed, based on 2,500–3,000 miles per week. Drivers also receive $19.05 per stop for 3–7 stops per week. Additional compensation includes quarterly safety bonuses, sign-on bonuses, and loyalty bonuses. Paid training is provided. Ryder states that its drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual starting on day one, uniforms, a cell phone and boot allowance, and access to a 401(k) rollover with company match after one year. The posting also mentions 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria and employee discounts.

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 3 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 meeting one of these alternatives: 9 months within the past 3 years, 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.
Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Flatbed experience.

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 one, 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.
Paid training.
Quarterly safety bonus of $500.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Loyalty bonus of $1,750 at 6 months and $1,750 at 1 year.
Unlimited driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.