Truck Driver Class A CDL

Ryder•Carol Stream, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Regional Truck Driver in Carol Stream, Illinois. The driver delivers electrical supplies solo across the Chicago area and Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota, on a regional route with weekly home time. The role uses a sleeper tractor and a 53-foot dry van; freight is touch freight. A pallet jack and forklift are listed as equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Drivers earn $0.70 per mile, $22.50 per stop, and $69.00 per night out, with weekly earnings of $1,850 or more and an average annual W-2 of $96,000 or more. The role also offers a $3,000 loyalty bonus, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and paid training. Ryder states its trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and comply with applicable laws and regulations, maintain accurate records and logs, and load or unload freight—or assist with loading and unloading—if required by the customer. Other duties may be assigned. Ryder describes support during the transition to company driving and throughout the driver's career.

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, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or 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.
Paid time off accrued starting Day 1, up to 80 hours in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability and 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.
$3,000 loyalty bonus.
$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Paid training.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.