Truck Driver CDL A Regional Solo

Ryder•DeKalb, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo regional truck driver based in DeKalb, Illinois. The driver delivers tire freight in a 53-foot dry van with swing doors, traveling from Indiana to South Dakota and north to Kansas and Missouri. The tractor listed is a 2019 Freightliner sleeper. Freight requires touch handling. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Pay is weekly, with a stated weekly amount of $1,796.70. Pay components include $0.67 per solo mile (weekly average of 1,560 miles), $17.03 per solo stop (weekly average of 21 stops), $51.25 per diem per night (four to five nights per week), and $0.17 per piece for touch freight (average of 1,750 pieces per week). The posting also offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,500 at 90 days, plus a $1,000 tenure bonus on the first work anniversary. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks described as 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as providing driver autonomy and support during the transition to company driving and throughout the driver's career.

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, 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 accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, with 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.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Tenure bonus of $1,000 on the first anniversary.
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.
24/7 roadside maintenance.