Truck Driver CDL A Hourly

Ryder • Park Forest, IL

2d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Yard Truck Driver in University Park, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers hourly pay of $33.00 Per Hour + Overtime after 40 hours, with approximately 50+ hours per week. Paid training is provided. The schedule and start time vary. Ryder is upfront about pay, routes, and schedules to ensure drivers feel confident joining the team. The role involves delivering SOLO to the Midwest Area with an OTR route. Tractor types can include Sleeper, Day Cab, or Yard Truck, and the company can accommodate Automatic Restrictions. Trailer types include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Straight Truck & Conestoga. Freight can be Touch/No Touch. Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance, and company drivers fuel up at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. 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.

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.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed