Truck Driver CDL A No Experience Needed

Position Description

We have a Class A Driver opening in Lafayette, IN, for New CDL Graduates who have received their CDL License. New CDL Graduate: Start your Career with Ryder's Driver Development Program

6-9 Months Experience, ask about our Extended Driver Development Program!

We have developed proficiency-based training with experienced facilitators. Drivers will receive 8 weeks of training focusing on all backing, close-quarter maneuvers, practice doing short and longer runs and get paid while doing so. Gain hands-on experience from the finest instructors in the industry.

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New CDL Graduate Start your Career with Ryder's Driver Development Program

Ryder Employees who Drive on this account earn $1385 or more Weekly and it gets better

• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
• Weekly Minimum Guarantee during training $1050 per week
• Weekly Minimum Guarantee after training $1385 per week
• Solo Miles Pay: $00.53 per Mile
• Solo Stops Pay: $10.00 per Stop
• Drop and Hook Pay: $6.00 per Drop/Hook
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Some weekends required
• Start Time: AM or PM

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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.

• Tractor Type: Day Cab
• Trailer Type: 53' Dry Van
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Freight Type: Auto Parts
• Touch/No Touch Freight: Varies - No Touch, Drop/Hook and Live Load/Live Unload, Multi stop delivers and relays
• Deliver To: 300 Mile Radius

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

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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.

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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 1 month ago (5/19/2026 12:59 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on apply.j-vers.com

Primary State/Province IN

Primary City LAFAYETTE

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 47905

Category Drivers DDP

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1001018