Regional Flex CDL Driver | $105,000 per year | Paid Weekly | Chicago , IL

RUAN TRANSPORTATION MGMT SYSTS; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Ruan is hiring Regional CDL Flex drivers for our fleet based in Chicago, IL. These drivers travel to various customers across the United States to provide coverage, with weekly pay and a guaranteed 50 hours per week at $40/hour plus $25 per diem when traveling.

Expect to be out for extended periods, support last-minute route coverage, and train new hires. Hazmat endorsement is required or pursued on hire; forklift experience is a plus. Real ID or passport may be needed for travel.

Qualifications

• Must have Hazmat endorsement or be willing to obtain before hire.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with the public and drivers.
• Forklift experience is a plus and training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various customers and operations around the United States to cover routes.
• Cover last-minute call-offs and open routes; assist with dock work when required.
• Complete road tests and training for new hires; driver may be out up to 5 weeks at a time with 1 week at home.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement required

English language proficiency

Forklift experience

Job description

Regional Flex CDL Driver | $105,000 per year | Paid Weekly | Chicago , IL

Chicago , IL

Posted: 8/25/2026
Team Number: 434

About the Job

Ruan is hiring drivers Class A Regional CDL Flex drivers for our fleet. Our flex drivers never have to worry about not having enough work available, because we'll send you to where extra help is needed! These drivers will travel to various customers & operations around the United States and support the locations that are in need of extra coverage. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at [phone].

Pay

Get paid weekly!

• $40 per hour straight time, guaranteed 50 hours per week!
• $25.00 per diem when traveling
• $105,000 average annual

Schedule

Driver will cover last minute call offs, scheduled PTO, and open routes until new driver is hired. Will perform road test and training of new hires. Driver will work on the dock if the route the driver is covering requires dock work. Driver could be out for up to 5 weeks at a time and home for 1 week. Can stay out longer if wanted. Schedule will vary depending on operation you are supporting.

Equipment

• Operate different types of equipment based on the customer you are supporting. Day cab and Sleeper cab. Dry van and reefer trailers. Straight truck.
• Mixture of no-touch freight, driver assist, unloading, and tarping.
• Hazmat endorsement required. Driver must be willing to obtain before hire.
• Forklift experience a plus, must be willing to be trained.
• Real ID or US Passport are required for traveling.

Benefits

Ruan values your commitment to our success, and we’re equally committed to you. That’s why we offer competitive, affordable benefits, including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; prescription drug coverage; paid time off including holidays and earned vacation; 401(k) matching; and more. Explore all benefits informationhere.

Why Ruan?

People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong

• Must be at least 22 years or older
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years (some restrictions apply)
• No more than one DOT recordable preventable accident in the last three years
• With the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in effect, all applicants must create a profile at fmcsa.dot.gov before being hired
• 9 months of tractor-trailer experience within the past three years
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
• Additional qualifications will apply

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years or older
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years (some restrictions apply)
• No more than one DOT recordable preventable accident in the last three years
• With the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in effect, all applicants must create a profile at fmcsa.dot.gov before being hired
• 9 months of tractor-trailer experience within the past three years
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
• Additional qualifications will apply

EOE | Dedicated to Diversity

Ruan’s number one strength is our people. Therefore, it’s our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you’re part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors. We are Ruan. We are you.