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Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Portland, ME — 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://youtu.be/2go-OO4fciE

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1900 or more per week - And it gets better

Driver Positions Pay Weekly
Hourly Pay: $33.00 Per Hour
Hours Per Week: Varies
Mileage Reimbursement $0.70 after 50 miles
Paid Training
Schedule: Varies
Start Time: PM/AM Dispatch

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

Questions? Call Jenny or text “Portland” to 904-541-8573 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: Northeast, NH, and MA
Route: Regional Out up to 1 Week
Tractor Type: Sleeper, Day Cabs and 26' Straight Trucks
Trailer Type: Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed  48', 53’
Equipment: Electric and Manual Pallet Jack
Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
Freight: Touch – Varies
Would cover multiple Ryder accounts

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

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 5 hours ago (2/11/2026 3:22 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-195984

Primary State/Province ME

Primary City PORTLAND

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 04101

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000599

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