Local Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Normal, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Normal, Illinois, for a local, home-daily route shuttling freight between facilities. Drivers operate a day cab with a 48- or 53-foot dry van and transport auto parts. Freight is no-touch. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekend work during peak periods, and a 6:00 AM start time. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and are paid hourly, with weekly pay. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, and provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Compensation includes $29 per hour, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid as $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrued starting on Day 1; a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers a driver referral program with bonuses of up to $1,500 per hired driver. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions on the road, and Ryder states that drivers’ jobs are protected when they make those decisions. The role requires a valid appropriate CDL and endorsements, successful completion of specified screening and testing, and qualifying Class A driving experience. Ryder is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Be at least 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 three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrued starting Day 1.
Boot allowance.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Paid training.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver.