CDL A Truck Driver Solo Regional

Ryder•Harvard, IL

68d•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Harvard, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly, averaging $1630 per week. This position involves overnights with booked hotel stays. Ryder will provide paid training on all necessary equipment. The schedule is Monday – Friday or Tuesday - Saturday with AM/PM shifts available. A sign-on bonus of $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days is offered, along with a loyalty bonus of $2500 at 6 months and $2500 at 1 year. This is a SOLO Regional route delivering to IL, WI, IA, OH, MI, IN, KS, NE, MN, ND, SD & KY. The tractor type is a Day Cab and the trailer type is Dry Van 31'-53'. Freight is touch – Hardware Supplies. Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire, with reimbursement for costs and training provided. Ryder drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder also provides support for owner operators transitioning to company driver trucks. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
Excellent benefits
Paid Training
Sign On Bonus: Pays you $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days
Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2500 at 6 months and $2500 at 1 year
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
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
Reimbursement for Hazmat endorsement costs and training