Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Position Description

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

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You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like.

$1600 or more per week - And it gets better

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.53 per Mile with 2000 Miles per Week
• Solo Stops Pay: $24.00 per Stop with 35 Stops per Week
• Per Diem Pay: $26.52 per night with 2 - 3 nights per Week
• Hourly Pay: $30.00 when supporting other Alro Acccounts
• Loyalty Bonus: Pays You $1500 at 6 months and $1500 at 1 year
• Sign On Bonus: Pays you $500 at 30 days and $500 at 90 days
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
• Schedule: Mostly Monday – Friday

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Questions? Call Candace or text “University” to to speak with your recruiter today.

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 SOLO To: IL, IN, MI, OH, MO, WI, MN, IA, KS
• Route: Regional
• Tractor Type:Day cabs & sleepers
• Trailer Type: 48'–53' Conestoga, curtainside, flatbed
• 6 months Flatbed experience
• Equipment: Electric Pallet Jack
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Freight: Steel & metal products - Load securment required

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

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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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Posted Date 7 days ago (7/1/2026 1:45 PM)

Requisition ID

Primary State/Province IL

Primary City UNIVERSITY PARK

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 60466

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Additional Work Locations US-IL-KANKAKEE | US-IN-GARY | US-IL-JOLIET | US-IL-Minooka

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

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