CDL A Truck Driver - Eastern Regional

Ryder System, Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 72,800 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

PTO 80 hours first year

Uniforms & boot allowance

401(k) match

Maternity leave (12 weeks)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for regional routes based in Lexington, NC. The role offers weekly pay from $1,600 to $1,800 with mileage, stops, and night-shift incentives.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO, uniforms, boot allowance, 401(k) with match, and paid training. Schedule runs Sunday to Friday with sleeper tractor and 53' dry van.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age and ability to meet regulatory requirements.
• Pass a drug test and background check covering last 3 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Sleeper-truck experience preferred; ability to read and apply laws and rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal/state laws and guidelines.
• Detect and minimize safety hazards and maintain logs.
• Load/unload freight as required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A experience

Safety conscious

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Lexington, NC. Pay ranges from $1600 to $1800 on average per week, and the company offers comprehensive benefits, training, and a supportive driving career.

Pay & Schedule

• Weekly Pay: $1600 – $1800 average
• Solo Miles: $0.56 per mile (approximately 2000 miles per week)
• Solo Stops: $21.00 per stop (20–25 stops per week)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1250 after 30 days and $1250 after 90 days
• In‑Truck Nights: $65 per night (3–5 nights per week)
• Backhaul Program: $50 pickup + $50 delivery per trip
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Sunday to Friday

Routes & Equipment

• Solo routes to: NC, SC, GA, MS, AL, TN, VA, WV, OH, MI, PA, IL, IA, MO, MN, WI, MD, NJ, NY
• Route Type: Regional
• Tractor: Sleeper
• Trailer: 53’ Dry Van
• Freight: Touch‑Window & Doors; Tailgating window & doors; Slide windows & doors from inside the trailer to the back door for scanning
• Sleeper experience: Minimum 1 year (or 9 months within the last 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years)

Benefits

• 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
• Driver autonomy and safety protection
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a Ryder Background & 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
• Class A experience in a tractor‑trailer or comparable vehicle (see experience thresholds above)
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules 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 as required by the customer
• Perform 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, or disability.

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