Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

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

Pay

$1,796.70 weekly plus additional earnings:

• Solo Miles Pay: $0.67 per mile with a weekly average of 1,560 miles
• Solo Stops Pay: $17.03 per stop with a weekly average of 21 stops
• Per Diem Pay: $51.25 per night with 4-5 nights per week
• Touch Freight Pay: $0.17 per piece with an average of 1,750 pieces per week
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Tenure Bonus: $1,000 on 1-year anniversary

Schedule

Monday – Friday

About the Role

Deliver solo routes covering Indiana to South Dakota, north to Kansas and Missouri. Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations.

• Tractor Type: 2019 Freightliner Sleeper
• Trailer Type: 53’ Dry Van with Swing Door
• Freight: Touch – Tires

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Drivers have autonomy on safety decisions with job protection

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, including 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