Local Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Normal, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Normal, Illinois. This local, home-daily role involves driving solo and shuttling auto-parts freight between facilities. Freight is no-touch, and the equipment includes a day-cab tractor and 48- or 53-foot dry-van trailers. Drivers operate trucks described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Pay is $29 per hour for 50 or more hours per week, with weekly pay and advertised earnings of $1,800 or more per week. The position offers a quarterly safety bonus of $250 and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends during peak periods, and a 6 a.m. start time. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are described as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with their jobs protected when doing so. Ryder also offers referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with no stated limit on the number of bonuses.

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 verifiable Class A 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, which can include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive solo on local routes, shuttling between facilities.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.