CDL A Truck Driver - Dedicated Freight

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Gilberts, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Pay

• Weekly Guarantee: $1,500 per week
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.60 per mile with 2,000 miles per week
• Solo Stops Pay: $25.25 per stop with 12 stops per week
• Per Diem Pay: $51.50 per night with 2-3 nights per week

Schedule

Monday – Friday - No Weekends

About the Role

• Deliver SOLO to: WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, PA, KY, and TN
• Route: Regional; Home Weekends
• Tractor Type: Sleeper/Day Cab & Occasional 26' Straight Truck
• Trailer Type: Dry Van
• Equipment: Pallet Jack, Appliance Handcarts, and Lift Gate
• Freight: Touch – High End Appliances
• Ryder will train you on all equipment needed to be successful

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and job protection is provided

Requirements

• Minimum 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 3 years
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
  • 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
  • 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR
  • 5 years’ experience 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

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records and logs
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performs other duties as assigned