Job Description

Position Description

Immediate opening! We have an opening for a Class A CDL Travelling Truck Driver and we want the right Driver to join us at Ryder in Des Moines, IA

Tired of rising fuel prices and long wait times with no pay? Leave those worries behind and come to Ryder where we have consistent freight and need your help with it!

For More Info Call Nathaniel or Text "Des Moines" to 904-541-9285

We’ll even help you sell your current equipment because that’s what we do!

Drivers are averaging $2100+ or more per week - And it gets better! Top 10% of our drivers at this location make $115k+/year!

• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
• Hourly Pay: $27.00 Per Hour Base Pay Plus Additional $1 for Every 3 Certifications/Endorsements
• 1 year Flatbed experience a plus
• Overtime Paid After 40 Hours
• Hours Per Week: 40 + hours per week
• Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel or Sleeper
• Paid Travel
• Sign On Bonus: Pays you $250 at 30 days and $250 at 90 days
• Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 each year you are with the company from Nov. 1- to Oct. 31
• Freight: Mix of Touch/No Touch – Product Varies
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday - Friday - Must be Flexible

Apply Here Today

For More Info Call Nathaniel or Text "Des Moines" to 904-541-9285

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.

• Deliver SOLO To: IL, WI, MO, MN, KS, IA, NE, ND and SD
• Tractor Type: Day Cab and Sleeper - Possibility of 26' Straight Truck
• Trailer Type: 48' - 53' Flatbed, Dry Van, Reefer, Conestoga, Curtainside and Container
• Hazmat Endorsements required
• Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack, Rollers, Lift Gate and Moffett
• Load Securement – Strapping, Tarping and Chaining

EXTRA PERKS:

Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Don’t spend time applying for jobs with ‘Average Pay’ or confusing pay structures. We know you’re 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!

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

• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
• 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 OUR DRIVERS to make decisions to keep yourself and others safe
• Quality Employee Discounts for YOU that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Over 150,000 Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and so much more

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!

For More Info Call Nathaniel or Text "Des Moines" to 904-541-9285

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

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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: Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

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 2 weeks ago (6/26/2025 10:28 AM)

Requisition ID 2025-183598

Primary State/Province IA

Primary City DES MOINES

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 50313

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000608

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Immediate start, Worldwide, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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