CDL-A Regional Truck Driver — $28/hr Plus Per Diem

Ryder is looking for a Class A CDL driver to run regional routes out of Salt Lake City, UT, delivering across the Western 11 states on a solo basis. You'll be out on the road Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule required.

Pay

• Base pay is $28.00 per hour, plus $1 more for every 3 certifications or endorsements you hold

• Overtime kicks in after 40 hours

• Expect 40+ hours a week, paid weekly

• Per diem of $50.00 per night when you're out overnight, staying in a Ryder-booked hotel or sleeper

• A $1,000 tenure bonus each year you stay with the company, tracked annually from November 1 to October 31

• Paid training and paid travel time

What you'll haul

• Equipment includes day cab and sleeper tractors as well as straight trucks

• Trailers are a mix of dry van, reefer, and flatbed in 28', 48', and 53' lengths

• Freight is a combination of touch and no-touch, and you'll use an electric pallet jack for loading/unloading

• Trucks are no older than 36 months, backed by 24/7 roadside assistance and a network of over 800 maintenance locations nationwide

Requirements

• At least 21 years old

• Valid Class A CDL with the right endorsements for this role

• Verifiable tractor-trailer experience: 9 months in the last 3 years, OR 2 years in the last 5, OR 5 years in the last 10

• 6-9 months of flatbed experience and 3 months of doubles experience needed

• Must be willing to accept automatic transmission restrictions

• Able to pass a DOT physical, road test, background check, and drug screen, including verification of drug and alcohol history from past employers over the last 3 years

• Comfortable following written and verbal instructions and applying relevant rules and regulations

• Some assignments may involve extra screening, such as employment and education checks, motor vehicle record review, or customer-specific badging requirements

What you'll do

• Stay compliant with relevant federal, state, and company safety rules

• Spot and address safety hazards on the road

• Keep accurate logs and records

• Help load or unload freight when the customer requires it

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days

• Paid time off begins accruing on day one, up to 80 hours in your first year

• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances provided

• 401(k) rollover available immediately, with company match after one year

• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for those who qualify based on tenure

• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and technology

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.