Truck Driver Class A OTR

Ryder•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$96,200•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Roanoke, VA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Ryder respects your talent and experience and is upfront about pay, routes, and schedules. This position involves delivering SOLO to 48 States with a Home Weekly, Rotating schedule, where longer runs occur every other week. The tractor type is a Sleeper, and the trailer type is a Reefer 53'. The freight is No Touch – Chicken. Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder provides autonomy on the road with support behind the scenes, including purchasing owner-operator trucks and providing support during the transition and throughout your career. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans, where contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Ryder is committed to innovation and safety, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared pride.

Requirements

Minimum 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 appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Nice To Haves

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
Maintaining accurate records and logs
Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Weekly pay
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Paid Training
Sign On Bonus: Pays you $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $1750 at 6 months days and $1750 at 1 year
Per Diem Pay: $50 per night