Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder•Rockford, IL

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL solo truck driver based in Rockford, Illinois. The role delivers freight across the 48 states using sleeper tractors with APUs and dry van or Conestoga trailers. Freight consists of commercial and residential garage doors and requires touch freight hand unloading and load securement with strapping. Drivers may bring a companion and/or pet on the road. A passport is required within 90 days of hire. Pay is weekly, with solo mileage pay of $0.70 per mile for 2,000–2,500 miles per week and stop pay of $30.01 per stop for 8–10 stops per week. Drivers may also earn a quarterly safety bonus of $250 and sign-on bonuses of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. Ryder supplies well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrued from the first day, uniforms, cell phone and boot allowances, a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year, paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses. Ryder describes its drivers as having autonomy to make safety decisions, with support during the transition from owner-operator trucks and throughout their careers.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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.
Obtain a passport within 90 days of hire.
Meet any additional screening requirements applicable to the assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrued starting on Day 1, with 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.
Quarterly safety bonus of $250.
Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days.
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
Paid training.