Truck Driver Class A Regional Flex Driver

Ryder•Portland, ME

24d•$1,900

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Portland, Maine. This regional flex driving position delivers solo throughout the Northeast, with routes out for up to one week and work covering multiple Ryder accounts. Freight handling varies and may involve touch freight. Drivers may operate sleeper trucks, day cabs, and 26-foot straight trucks, with dry van, reefer, and 48- or 53-foot flatbed trailers. Equipment includes electric and manual pallet jacks; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule and hours vary, with AM or PM dispatch. Pay is weekly and averages $1,900 per week; the posting also lists travel pay and mileage reimbursement of $0.76 after 50 miles, per diem of $69 per night, and paid training. Ryder offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on the first day; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when doing 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.
Pass 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/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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours 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.
Paid training.
Travel pay and mileage reimbursement of $0.76 after 50 miles.
Per diem pay of $69 per night.
Driver referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.