Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly Solo

Ryder•Lexington, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lexington, North Carolina. This is a solo regional driving position delivering freight across the Southeast and Midwest. Drivers operate a sleeper tractor with a 53-foot dry van and handle touch freight consisting of windows and doors. The schedule runs Sunday through Friday, with a variable start time. Pay is weekly, with an average of $1,800–$2,000 per week and an average annual W-2 of $95,000 or more. Compensation may include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a $3,000 loyalty bonus, monthly safety bonuses, per diem, stop pay, and delay and breakdown pay. Paid training is provided. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on Day 1; uniforms and cell phone and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job is protected when they do. Candidates must meet Ryder's age, screening, physical, road-test, CDL, and verifiable driving-experience requirements. Some positions may require additional screening based on the assigned customer.

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 Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
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.

Responsibilities

Comply 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 when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.