Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends

Ryder•Winchester, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver in Winchester, Virginia. This is a solo regional driving position delivering to Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Drivers operate a day cab with a 53-foot dry van and transport mattresses, which requires hand unloading. Furniture dollies and a hand truck are used, and Ryder provides training on the necessary equipment. Routes include one to three overnight stays per week in Ryder-booked hotels. The position pays $27.33 per hour for approximately 55 hours per week, with $30 per overnight per diem and weekly pay. Ryder advertises earnings of $1,650 or more per week, a loyalty bonus of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year, and paid training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and start times between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. 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. Ryder describes its company-driver role as offering autonomy on the road and support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Drivers make safety decisions, and 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 drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position; a Class A CDL is required.
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, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Loyalty bonuses of $1,500 at six months and $1,500 at one year.
Paid training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
24/7 roadside maintenance.