Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends
About the Role
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Gilberts, IL for a regional route delivering high-end appliances. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career with autonomy and support.
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
- Sign-on Bonus: $1,500 (half paid at 30 days, half at 90 days)
Schedule
- Monday – Friday (no weekends)
- Home on weekends
Route & Equipment
- Route: Regional solo deliveries to WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, PA, KY, and TN
- Tractor Type: Sleeper/Day Cab & occasional 26' straight truck
- Trailer Type: Dry Van
- Equipment: Pallet jack, appliance handcarts, lift gate (Ryder provides training)
- Freight: Touch – high-end appliances
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
- Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided
- 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
- Job protection for safety decisions
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
- Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test
- Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
- 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
Note: Some positions require additional screening, such as employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules
- Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
- Maintain accurate records and logs
- Load/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading as required by the customer
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Information
Ryder is a community of logistics professionals, including many military reservists and veterans. Referrals are rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace.