Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder•Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo regional Class A CDL truck driver based in Roanoke, Virginia. The role offers weekly pay, with advertised earnings of $1,860 per week. Drivers are paid per mile and per stop, with 2,500–3,000 miles and 3–7 stops per week. The schedule is Sunday through Friday with an AM dispatch start, and drivers spend four to five nights out per week. Routes deliver east of Kansas. The position hauls molding and building products using a sleeper tractor and 53-foot dry van, curtainside, or flatbed trailers. Freight is touch, and load securement includes straps, bungees, and tarping; a tarping machine is on site. Ryder provides paid training and operates trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Compensation includes a quarterly safety bonus of $500, a $1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days, and loyalty bonuses of $1,750 at six months and $1,750 at one year. Benefits include 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, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; and a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year. The posting also lists 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria, and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more. Applicants must meet Ryder’s screening and qualification requirements, hold the appropriate CDL and endorsements, and have qualifying verifiable Class A driving experience. Responsibilities include following applicable laws and regulations, identifying and minimizing safety hazards, maintaining accurate records and logs, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Flatbed experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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

Paid training
$500 safety bonus every quarter
$1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
Loyalty bonuses of $1,750 at six months and $1,750 at one year
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
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver