Truck Driver CDL Class A Solo

Ryder•Winchester, VA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL Truck Driver based in Winchester, Virginia. This is a regional driving role serving the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, as well as some Midwestern states. Drivers may have one to two layovers per week and deliver commercial foam freight that requires touch handling. Equipment includes dry van and flatbed trailers and day cab or sleeper tractors; Ryder provides flatbed training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch start times between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Pay is performance-based, combining mileage and stops, with an advertised weekly average of $1,550 and top earners making $1,900 per week. Additional pay may include per diem, route premiums for NYC and boroughs, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $3,500 loyalty bonus, and a $1,200 annual safety bonus. Ryder provides paid training and well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers make safety decisions and are supported in those decisions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; 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; employee discounts; and referral bonuses. Ryder also offers transition support to company drivers when purchasing owner-operator trucks.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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 verifiable Class A tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle experience meeting one of these thresholds: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 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, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and 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.