Truck Driver CDL A Solo

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

About the role

Ryder Drivers on this account earn $1694 or more weekly average. Drivers are paid weekly with the following pay structure:

• Solo Miles Pay: $0.65 per mile with 1830 miles per week
• Solo Stops Pay: $22.00 per stop with 15 stops per week
• Per Diem Pay: $35.00 per night with 5 nights per week

Hours per week: 50 or more.

Route: Regional solo deliveries to IL, MI, WI, MN, TX, NE, OK, MO, IN, TN, FL, GA, CO, KY, SD, and OH.

Tractor type: Sleeper. Trailer type: Dry Van 53’. Equipment includes a hand truck. Ryder provides training on all necessary equipment.

Freight: Tailgate deliveries, including windows.

Ryder drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, start time between 5:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

Drivers have autonomy on safety decisions, and their job is protected.

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
• 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

Some positions may require additional screening, including employment and 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/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines
• 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 supports drivers transitioning from owner-operator roles and values contributions from military reservists, veterans, and a diverse workforce. Referrals are rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.