Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Ryder • Carol Stream, IL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL regional solo truck driver based in Carol Stream, Illinois. Drivers deliver electrical supplies by dry van to Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa, following regional routes with weekly home time. The position uses sleeper tractors and involves touch freight. Drivers earn mileage pay, stop pay, per diem for nights out, and a loyalty bonus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Paid training is provided.

Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Ryder describes the role as providing driver autonomy and support throughout the 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 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.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

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.
• Paid time off beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniform allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Boot allowance.
• 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.
• Paid training.
• Loyalty bonus of $2,000, paid as $1,000 at 6 months and $1,000 at 1 year.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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