Truck Driver CDL A Local

Ryder • Normal, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Normal, Illinois, for local driving and shuttling between facilities. The driver delivers solo, works a route with daily home time, and transports no-touch auto parts in a 48- or 53-foot dry van using a day cab. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The position pays $29.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift pay, with 50 or more hours per week and weekly pay. A quarterly safety bonus pays $250 four times a year. The sign-on bonus pays $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends during peak periods; start time is 6:00 p.m. Paid training is provided.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrual beginning on day one, a boot allowance, a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year, 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and Ryder states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

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 or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Paid training
• Medical insurance after 30 days
• Dental insurance after 30 days
• Vision insurance after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on day one
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• 24/7 roadside maintenance

What This Job Offers

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