Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Rocky Mount, VA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.
See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/CDL-Hiring
You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.
$1730 or more per week - And it gets better
Driver Positions
- Pay Weekly
- Paid Training
Schedule: Friday - Tuesday
- Start Time: Could start as early as 7:00 AM or as late as 5:00 PM depending on route
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Choosing a driving career is a big decision.
- Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.
Details
- Deliver SOLO to: All States East of the MS, AR
- Route: Regional with 3 - 5 Layovers/week
- Tractor Type: Sleepers
- Trailer Type: 53' Dry Van
- Freight: Touch – Windows & Doors
- Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations.
Benefits
- All the benefits you expect — without the wait.
- 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
- Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
- 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
Opportunities
- Click here to see all Ryder Driving Opportunities: https://ryder-drivers.jobs/
- Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes.
- When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career.
- Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow.
- Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
- Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated.
- Let’s build futures together.
- Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.
EEO / AA / Female / Minority / Disabled / Veteran
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
Important Note
- 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
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.