Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

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.

Pay

• Weekly average pay: $1,694 or more
• Solo miles pay: $0.65 per mile with 1,830 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

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday
• Start time: 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• 50 or more hours per week

Route & Equipment

• 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: Hand truck
• Freight: Tailgate deliveries – windows
• Trucks are 36 months or newer with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations

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 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

Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.

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

Additional Information

• Paid training on all equipment needed to be successful
• Ryder supports military reservists and veterans, offering recognition and community
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver