Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder•Chicago, IL

4d•$76,440•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Chicago, Illinois. This is a solo driving role with daily home time, delivering lumber to Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The route uses a day-cab tractor and a 48-foot flatbed trailer. Freight is no-touch; drivers are responsible for load securement using straps. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position pays weekly, with advertised earnings of $1,470 or more per week. Pay includes $0.65 per solo mile with 1,500 or more miles per week and $45 per solo stop with 11 stops per week. A safety bonus of up to $300 is paid four times a year. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 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 they do so. Ryder also describes transition and career support for company drivers.

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 positions may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver freight solo to Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
Secure loads using straps.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading, if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.