Truck Driver CDL A Local Home Daily
About The Position
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Normal, Illinois, for local, daily-home routes shuttling between facilities. The driver works solo and transports no-touch auto parts using a day-cab tractor and 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers. Trucks are well-maintained and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends during peak periods, and a 6 p.m. start time. Drivers work 50 or more hours per week and are paid weekly at $29 per hour, plus $1 per hour shift pay. The posting advertises earnings of $1,875 or more per week, a quarterly safety bonus, a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, and paid training. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company matching after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are 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 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.
- Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Quarterly safety bonus of $250
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
- Boot allowance
- 401(k) rollover availability and 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
- Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses
- 24/7 roadside maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
