Yard Spotter CDL A Home Dialy

Ryder•Park Forest, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Yard Truck Driver in University Park, Illinois. This is a local, on-yard driving position with home-daily routes, using a yard tractor and pulling 48′–53′ flatbed and Conestoga trailers. Freight may be touch or no-touch. The role accommodates automatic restrictions; six months of flatbed experience is required, and Ryder will train drivers on Conestoga trailers. The position pays $27.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and 50 or more hours per week. Drivers are paid weekly and receive paid training. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday on the PM shift. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments, as is a separate $5,000 loyalty bonus. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes a safety-focused driving role in which drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected. Drivers must meet applicable licensing, experience, screening, testing, and physical qualification requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history 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.
Have six months of flatbed experience.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Meet any additional screening requirements that may apply, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road testing, 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 or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
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.
$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.
$5,000 loyalty bonus, paid in two installments.
Paid training.
Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver.