Truck Driver CDL A Solo Regional

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in UniversityPark, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. Pay & Compensation Driver Positions Pay: Weekly — $1600 or more per week. 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 accounts. Loyalty Bonus: $1500 at 6 months and $1500 at 1 year. Sign‑On Bonus: $500 at 30 days and $500 at 90 days. Overnights for routes include a Ryder‑booked hotel. Schedule: Mostly Monday–Friday. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines. Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards; maintain accurate records and logs. Load/Unload freight or assist in freight loading/unloading when required by the customer. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 ClassA verifiable experience in a tractor‑trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years. Deliver SOLO to: IL, IN, MI, OH, MO, WI, MN, IA, KS. Route: Regional. Tractor type: Day cab or sleeper. Trailer type: 48′–53′ Conestoga, curtainside, flatbed. 6 months flatbed experience. Equipment: Electric pallet jack (Ryder will train on all required equipment). Freight: Steel & metal products – load securment required. 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. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days. 80 hours PTO the first year, starting Day1 (use it or get paid for it). Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided. Drivers are the captain—you make safety decisions, and your job is protected. 401(k) rollover available now with 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, and more. EEO Statement Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr