Home Daily Truck Driver CDL A Home Daily

Ryder • Normal, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Normal, Illinois. This local, home-daily role involves driving solo and shuttling auto-parts freight between facilities. The freight is no-touch, and the equipment includes a day-cab tractor and 48- or 53-foot dry-van trailers. Ryder states that its trucks are 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 $29.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift pay, with 50 or more hours per week and weekly pay. The posting advertises earnings of $1,875 or more per week, a quarterly safety bonus of $250, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days. Paid training is provided.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekend work during peak periods. The start time is 6:00 p.m. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. The posting also describes driver safety autonomy and referral bonuses for hired 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 assignments may require additional screening, including employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

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

• Weekly pay
• Quarterly safety bonus of $250
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover availability and 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 each hired driver, with unlimited bonuses

What This Job Offers

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