Truck Driver CDL A Home Weekly Solo

Ryder System, Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 121,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
Paid Time Off starting Day 1 (up to 80
Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance
401(k) retirement plan with company-m"
12 weeks paid maternity leave
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles,
Sign-on bonus of $3000
Paid training

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Gilberts, IL. The role offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits after 30 days, and a home-on-weekends schedule.

You will drive Sleeper tractors and handle Dry Van/Conestoga freight with touch-loading. Sign-on bonus and paid training are available. Responsibilities include safe operation of well-maintained trucks, adherence to DOT and company policies, and delivering freight across assigned routes with a focus on safety and customer

Qualifications

  • Must be 21+ years old
  • Pass a Ryder drug test
  • Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle check (last 3 years)
  • Pass a DOT physical
  • Pass a Ryder road test
  • Provide valid CDL and endorsements
  • Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle (9 months/2 years/5 years options)
  • Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and agency rules
  • Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards; maintain records and logs
  • Load/unload freight or assist in loading/unloading as required by customer
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness
Ability to follow instructions
Reading & interpreting policies

Education

CDL Class A license

Tools

DOT physical
Road test
Background check

Job description

Position Description

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

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/CDLstrapping

Ryder Employees who Drive on this account earn $2020 or more Weekly and it gets better

  • Driver Positions Pay Weekly
  • Solo Miles Pay:$0.60 per Mile with 1800+ Miles per Week
  • Solo Stops Pay:$24.00 per Stop with 20+ Stops per Week
  • Per Diem Pay: $51.50 per night with 4 nights per Week
  • Sign On Bonus:$3000 Pays you $1500 at 30 days and $1500 at 90 days
  • Paid Training
  • Schedule: Home Every Weekend
  • Start Time: Day Time Start

Choosing a driving career is a big decision. Respect for your talent and experience while being upfront about pay, routes, and schedules are priorities at Ryder.

  • Deliver SOLOTo: WI, MN, North & South Dakota, KS, IA, MO, MI, OH, KY, NE, IL, & IN
  • Route: Home Every Weekend
  • Tractor Type: Sleeper
  • TrailerType:Dry Van & Conestoga
  • Cannot accept an auto-only restriction
  • Equipment: Pallet Jack
  • Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
  • Freight: Touch – Pallet and Piece Unloading

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.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  • Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
  • Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
  • Drivers are 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)
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Autonomy on the road – Support behind the scenes. When becoming a Company Driver, Ryder purchases owner operator trucks while providing support during the transition and throughout your career.

Join a team that listens, backs you up and helps you grow. Ryder is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Your contributions are recognized, valued, and appreciated. Let’s build futures together. Refer and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Driver.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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
  • Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
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.

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

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.

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