Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Truck Driver CDL A Solo

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

Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly

Weekly Guarantee $1500 per week

Hourly Pay: $33.00 Per Hour

Hours Per Week: 40 or more hours per week

Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night

Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel

Paid Training

Schedule: Varies

Start Time: Varies

Deliver SOLO To: IL & WI

Route: Regional

Tractor Type: Super Sleeper & Day Cab

Trailer Type: 48', 53' Dry Van, Reefer, Straight Truck

Equipment: Manual Pallet Jack, Rollers, Lift Gate and Moffett

Freight: Mix of Touch/No Touch

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

80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1(use it or get paid for it)

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

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

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