Truck Driver CDL A Regional

Ryder • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional truck driver in Chicago, Illinois. The driver operates solo routes of up to 1,500 miles from Danville, covering VA, WV, NC, AL, TN, KY, DE, MI, WI, OH, IN, CO, TX, IL, and GA. The position uses a sleeper tractor and a 48- or 53-foot dry van to transport packing adhesives. Freight is no-touch. Drivers work a Monday–Sunday schedule, with resets at home, and a dispatch window from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The posting lists 50 or more hours per week and 2,500–2,800 miles per week.

Pay is weekly, with a stated minimum of $1,700 per week or more. Listed pay includes $0.53 per solo mile, $11.55 per solo stop, and $25 per diem per night. The role includes paid training. Trucks are 36 months old or newer, and drivers have access to 24/7 roadside maintenance and Ryder maintenance facilities.

Ryder describes its drivers as having authority to make safety decisions and says their jobs are protected when they do so. The company also offers driver referral bonuses and describes its workplace as a community that includes Military Reservists and Veterans.

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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• 80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1, with the option to use it or get paid for it.
• Uniforms, cell phone allowance, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.
• Paid training.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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