Class A Truck Driver

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lexington, NC — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

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You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• First 4 weeks of employment is a guarantee of $1400.00
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.56 per Mile with 1000 - 2500 Miles per Week
• Solo Stops Pay: $21.00 per Stop with 15 - 25 Stops per Week
• Sign On Bonus: $1250 after 30 days and $1250 after 90 days
• $65 per night in the truck with 3 - 5 nights per Week
• Robust backhaul program offering additional miles, $50 for pickup and $50 for delivery
• Paid Training
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday to Friday
• Start Time:
  Varies

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We know choosing a driving career is a big decision. That’s why we’re upfront about pay, routes, and schedules — so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

• Deliver SOLO To: NC, SC, GA, MS, AL, TN, VA, WV, OH, MI, PA, IL, IA, MO, MN, WI, MD, NJ, NY
• Route:
  Regional
• Tractor Type:
  Sleeper
• Trailer Type: 53' Dry Van
• Freight:
  Touch – Window & Doors;
  Tailgating window & doors;
  Slide windows & doors from inside the trailer to the back door/scan
• Must have 1 Year Sleeper Experience

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms & 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

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Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on driving—not the details.

At Ryder, you’re joining more than a company — you’re joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers — get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• 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

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.

• 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