Truck Driver CDL A Solo Hourly

Ryder•Chicago, IL

11d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Chicago, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. This position offers competitive pay, with drivers earning $1800 or more per week. Top drivers can earn over $100,000 annually. The role involves regional routes primarily in the Midwest & Southwest, operating various tractor and trailer types. Freight can be touch or no-touch, and load securement experience is required. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and support for drivers.

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
Load securement experience required (strapping, tarping, chaining)

Nice To Haves

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

Weekly pay
Paid Training
Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
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
Tenure Bonus: Pays You $1000 Each Year on Anniversary
Per Diem Pay: $50 per night
Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel