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Yard Spotter Class A great pay

Ryder System

Dubuque, IAFull-time$28/hrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$28/hr
Location
Dubuque, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A CDL And Endorsements

Job overview

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Truck Driver in Dubuque, Iowa. The role moves tractor trailers around the yard and within an area on public roads, with approximately 40 hours per week and a Sunday–Thursday schedule starting at 9:00 PM. The posting lists hourly pay of $28.00 plus overtime after 40 hours, weekly pay, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Following InstructionsReading and Applying RegulationsTractor-Trailer ManeuveringSafety ComplianceHazard DetectionRecordkeepingYard Inventory Management

Qualifications

Minimum Age 21+Drug TestBackground and Motor Vehicle CheckDOT PhysicalRoad TestClass a CDL and Endorsements9 Months, 2 Years, or 5 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Truck Driver in Dubuque, IA — 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/CDL-Hiring

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1,120 or more per week - And it gets better

  • Driver Positions Pay Weekly

  • Hourly Pay:$28.00 per hour + OT after 40hrs

  • Hours Per Week: Approx. 40 hours

  • $1500 Sign on Bonus

  • Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

  • Dispatch Time: 9:00 PM

Apply Here with Ryder Today

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

Questions? Call Cat or text “Dubuque Yard” to 904-541-8575 to speak with your recruiter today.

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

  • Deliver SOLO To: Yard Only

  • Route: Yard Driver

  • Tractor Type: Yard Truck

  • Trailer Type:  53' Dry Van, Containers & Reefers

  • Freight: No touch - Yard

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

  • This position is primarily responsible for safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads

  • The position requires compliance with safety & DOT Regulations, continuous training and customer service

Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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

  • Maintaining accurate move and yard inventory records Other tasks 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.

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Posted Date (10/28/2026 3:14 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-214340

Primary State/Province IA

Primary City Dubuque

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 52003

Category Drivers Home Daily

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000646

How this job compares

Set against the 1,136 open Truck Driver jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$28/hr
  • US median$27–29/hr372 hourly ranges

This rate, $28/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the middle half of Truck Driver hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 39 open Truck Driver jobs in Iowa and 1,136 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Truck Driver postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 373 postings).
Education
1 of the 1,136 open Truck Driver jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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