Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch

Ryder • Chicago, IL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Chicago, Illinois. This local, home-daily position delivers solo to Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Drivers earn $28 per hour, with weekly pay and at least 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Paid training is provided.

The work involves driving a day cab tractor with a 53-foot dry van swing-door trailer and transporting no-touch general freight. A tanker endorsement is required. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and operates well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions on the road and are supported by Ryder throughout their careers. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and a driver referral bonus program.

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, including a tanker endorsement.
• 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 positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and 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

• 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 available 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.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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