Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly

Ryder • Granite City, IL

5d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for a dedicated freight account based in Granite City, Illinois. The position involves solo driving on regional interstate routes and provides weekly home time, with three layovers per week. Drivers operate sleeper tractors with 53-foot flatbed trailers and handle strapping, tarping, and load securement. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, with a 6:00 a.m. dispatch. Pay is weekly and mileage-based, including mileage and stop pay, hourly delay pay after one hour, and layover pay. The account averages $1,690 per week. Paid training is provided.

Drivers are responsible for safely operating a commercial vehicle in compliance with safety and Department of Transportation regulations. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 maintenance locations nationwide. The role also includes ongoing training and customer service responsibilities.

Requirements

• Be at least 22 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, motor vehicle check, and DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have Class A verifiable experience operating a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 12 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.
• Provide drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years as part of the background and motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of flatbed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations.
• 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 and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Complete other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Paid time off starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
• 401(k) rollover available, with company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance support.

What This Job Offers

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