Class A CDL Truck Driver - Regional Lane - Hourly

Ryder System, Inc.; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 1,900 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate 401k rollover with company match

High employee stock discount

Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a high-paying position based in Worcester, MA. This role offers strong weekly earnings with average earnings exceeding $1,900 per week. Drivers will handle various regional routes across the Northeast.

Required qualifications include at least one year of flatbed experience and several endorsements. The position includes company-paid hotel accommodations for overnight travel and additional incentives like a $1,000 annual tenure bonus and immediate 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Detecting safety hazards and maintaining records.
• Loading/unloading freight as required.

Skills

1 year of flatbed experience

Hazmat, tanker, or doubles/triples endorsements

Load securement experience

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Worcester, MA for a high‑paying, high‑flexibility position supporting multiple accounts across the Northeast and New England.

About the Role

This role is ideal for drivers who want strong weekly earnings and steady work, and who are comfortable being out multiple days at a time. While routes are regional, the travel commitment is similar to a Home Weekly OTR position depending on business needs.

High Weekly Pay with Consistent Work

• Average earnings of $1,900+ per week
• Top 10% of drivers earn $100,000+ annually
• $26.00 per hour base pay
• Additional $1 per hour for every 3 certifications or endorsements
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• $50 per diem per night
• Weekly pay
• $1,000 Annual Tenure Bonus

Schedule and Travel Expectations

• Schedule: Monday through Friday with required flexibility
• Approx. 40+ hours per week
• Regional solo routes throughout the Northeast and New England
• Frequent overnight travel, often multiple days out at a time
• Routes vary as you support different Ryder customer accounts
• Company paid hotel accommodations or sleeper trucks provided
• What you’ll need:
• 1 year of flatbed experience
• Hazmat, tanker, or doubles/triples endorsements
• Load securement experience (strapping, tarping, chaining)

Equipment and Freight

• Modern fleet (3 years or newer)
• Day cabs, sleepers, and occasional straight trucks
• Trailers include flatbed, dry van, reefer, conestoga, curtainside, and container
• Freight: touch & no‑touch freight
• Equipment provided includes pallet jacks, lift gates, rollers, and/or Moffetts

Benefits That Start Strong

• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• High valued stock at 15% employee discount
• Uniforms, cell phone and boot allowance provided
• Ryder drivers are the captain of the ship – we trust and support drivers to make decisions to keep yourself and others safe
• Quality employee discounts for tools, cars, hotels worldwide, electronics, and more

Required Qualifications

• 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

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
• Performing other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.