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Truck Driver CDL Solo Class A

Ryder System, Wilkes Barre, PA, United States


Position Description

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

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

https://RyderCareers.Video/CDLdeliverHardware

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1874 or more per week - And it gets better

Driver Positions Pay Weekly

Solo Miles Pay: $0.715 per Mile with 1650 Miles per Week

Solo Stops Pay: $24.00 per Stop with 20 Stops per Week

Premium Pay: $75.00 for Burrough trip

Per Diem Pay: $70.00 per layover, 2 - 3 nights per week

Overnight for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel

Paid Training

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Start Time: 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Apply Here with Ryder Today

Questions? Call Brisa or text “Wilkes Barre” to 904-659-9368 to speak with your recruiter today.

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: CT, MA, ME, RI, MD, VA, NY, OH, and NJ (including 5 boroughs)

Route: Regional nights out 2 - 3

Tractor Type: Day Cab

Trailer Type: Dry Van, 42' - 53'

Equipment: Manual and Electric Pallet Jack

Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful

Freight: Touch – Hardware Products

Endorsements: Hazmat - Within 90 Days of Hire

We Reimburse Cost and Provide Training Support for Endorsements

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, cell phone & 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

Click here to see all Ryder Driving Opportunities:https://ryder-drivers.jobs/

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.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

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

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

Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer

Performs 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

3 weeks ago

(4/9/2026 3:09 PM)

Requisition ID

2026-199433

Primary State/Province

PA

Primary City

WILKES BARRE

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code

18702

Category

Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

Driver

Position Code

1000998