Job Description

Position Description

We have an opening for a Class A Driver for our Driver Development Program in Owensboro, KY and we want the right Driver to join us at Ryder

New CDL Class A Graduates Zero Experience required to qualify

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Weekly Minimum Guarantee During Training: $1050
• Weekly Minimum Guarantee After Training: $1385
• Miles Pay:?$0.51 per Mile with 2500 Miles per Week
• Stops Pay:?$11.00 per Stop
• Drop and Hook Pay: $6.00 per Drop/Hook
• CDL License is Required
• Company Paid Scale Bypass

Trucks are three years or newer. Ryder Drivers Service the Route, not the Truck. All Drivers have 24/7 Roadside Maintenance by a Ryder Trained Technician plus Service Employees fuel up our trucks at all 800+ Maintenance Facilities.

• Tractors:?Manual and Automatic Day Cab
• Trailer?Type:?53 Dry Van Trailer
• Freight?Type:?Auto Parts
• Touch/ No Touch Freight: No Touch?
• Deliver To: OH, TN, IN, MO, KY

Spots are filling fast click apply now to secure your spot.

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Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Dont spend time applying for jobs with Average Pay or confusing pay structures. We know youre essential to keep our economy afloat. Your trust, safety and security?is?our top priority.?You will work with the Safest and most Reliable Fleet in the Industry.?You?Deliver?for us so we make sure to Deliver for you!?????

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We have all the benefits other?carriers?do?without the wait!?

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• UNIFORMS AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
• DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
• Ryder Drivers are the Captain of the Ship? OUR DRIVERS make decisions to keep yourself and others safe and we protect your job when you do

Our best advertising comes from our Drivers. Let Ryder pay you more, Refer a Driver and receive Unlimited Bonuses on Hired Drivers.

We have always had stringent cleaning processes and will provide personal protective equipment to keep you safe as you keep America moving!

Still looking? Check out our site all Driving Opportunities with Ryder

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Requirements

• 9 months or less of CDL driving experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a Ryder background and a Motor Vehicle Registration 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
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A
• Ability to:
• Follow written and/or oral instructions
• 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
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding the checking in and out of freight
• 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (3/12/2026 11:56 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-197676

Primary State/Province KY

Primary City OWENSBORO

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 42303

Category Drivers DDP

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1001018

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