Truck Driver CDL A

Position Description

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver. We will buy your truck if you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to a Company Driver. Join us at Ryder in Rochelle, IL.

Pay: $25.00 per hour, overtime after 40 hours, weekly schedule Monday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Friday, 55–60 hours per week. Hours start at 4:00 PM.

Trucks: 3 years or newer. Dedicated local home‑daily route. Day‑cab tractors, dry‑van trailers, no‑touch drop & hook freight. 24/7 roadside maintenance and refueling at over 800 maintenance facilities.

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• Uniforms, cell phone and boot allowance provided
• Paid personal time off starts day 1 – 80 hours accrued in first year; unused hours paid at hourly rate
• Medical, dental, vision start at 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Immediate 401(k) rollover and company match after 1 year
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics, cell phones, travel
• Unlimited bonuses for hired drivers
• Ryder Drivers are the captain of the ship—own the job and safety decisions, job protection

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check (drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for last 3 years)
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
• Class A CDL experience: 9 months within last 3 years OR 2 years within last 5 years OR 5 years within last 10 years
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• 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 loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Performing 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.