Class A Regional Truck Driver

Ryder•DeKalb, IL

6d•$1,797•Remote

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in DeKalb, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position involves delivering SOLO to Indiana, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri. The tractor type is a 2019 Freightliner Sleeper, and the trailer type is a 53’ Dry Van with Swing Door. The freight handled is touch freight – tires. Ryder emphasizes carrier transparency, ensuring drivers are paid fairly and have access to the safest and most reliable fleet in the industry. They offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, PTO starting on Day 1, and a 401(k) with company match. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions with job protection. Ryder also provides uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances, and offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers. They are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

Weekly pay
Sign On Bonus: Pays you $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days
Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 on 1 Year Anniversary
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
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
Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers