Truck Driver Class A CDL Solo Regional

Ryder•Carol Stream, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Regional Truck Driver in Carol Stream, Illinois. This solo regional position delivers electrical supplies by dry van across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa, with drivers home weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Drivers operate sleeper tractors and may handle touch freight, using a pallet jack or forklift. Trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers earn $0.70 per mile and $22.50 per stop, plus $69 per night out in per diem. Ryder states that drivers on this account earn $1,850 or more weekly, with an average annual W-2 of $96,000 or more. A $2,000 loyalty bonus is paid in two installments: $1,000 at six months and $1,000 at one year. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms; cell phone and boot allowances; and a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year. The posting also mentions 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected.

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 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, 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 one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform allowance/provision.
Cell phone allowance/provision.
Boot allowance/provision.
401(k) rollover available, with 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.
Paid training.
Loyalty bonus of $2,000, paid as $1,000 at six months and $1,000 at one year.