Truck Driver CDL A Regional
About the role
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in University Park, IL. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.
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
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
- Able to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Able to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Qualifications
- Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
Skills
- Compliance with federal and state laws
- Safety hazard detection and elimination
- Record keeping and log maintenance
- Freight loading/unloading
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
- Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
- Driver is the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
- 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Pay
- $1600+ per week
- Average Annual W2 Earnings: $83,200
- $3000 Loyalty Bonus
- $1000 Sign on Bonus
- Competitive Mileage and stop pay (Paid weekly)
- Stop Pay Per Diem Pay
- Hourly Pay opportunity when assisting other accounts
- Company paid Hotel provided for overnight routes
Schedule
- Mostly Monday – Friday
Benefits
- Company paid Hotel provided for overnight routes
- 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
Contact Information
We know choosing a driving career is a big decision. That’s why we’re upfront about pay, routes, and schedules — so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team. Team: Experienced previous driver team Deliver SOLO To: IL, IN, MI, OH, MO, WI, MN, IA, KS Route: Regional Tractor Type: Day cabs & sleepers Trailer Type: 48'–53' Conestoga, curtainside, flatbed Equipment: Electric Pallet Jack Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful Freight: Steel & metal products - Load securment required Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations All the benefits you expect — without the wait.
Additional Information
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.
Application
Apply Here with Ryder Today Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot. Questions? Call Candace or text “University” to 904-659-9741 to speak with your recruiter today.
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EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.