Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder • Rocky Mount, VA

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL truck driver in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The position delivers freight regionally to all states east of the Mississippi River, as well as Arkansas, with three to five layovers per week. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot dry van and handle touch freight, including windows and doors. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Pay is weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,730 or more per week. The first four weeks have guaranteed pay of $1,500. Compensation includes $0.61 per mile for solo miles, $31 per stop, $45 per jobsite delivery stop, and $65 per layover night. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday, with a start time between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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 and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing so. The company also offers referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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.
• Have Class A verifiable 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance 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

• 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 option 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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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