Truck Driver CDL A Local

Ryder•Normal, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Normal, Illinois, for local routes shuttling freight between facilities. Drivers deliver solo, are home daily, and transport no-touch auto parts in a 48- or 53-foot dry van using a day-cab tractor. The position offers hourly pay of $29.00, an additional shift pay of $1.00 per hour, and 50 or more hours per week. Drivers are paid weekly and may earn $1,875 or more per week. A quarterly safety bonus pays $250 four times a year, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends during peak periods. The start time is 6:00 p.m. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as a company-driver position with support during the transition and throughout the driver's career. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job states that their position is protected when doing 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.
Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance 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 if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.