Truck Driver CDL A Hourly

  • Ryder System
  • Dekalb, Illinois
  • Full Time

Position Description

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

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  • Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
  • Weekly Guarantee $1500 per week
  • Hourly Pay: $31.00 Per Hour
  • Hours Per Week: 40 or more hours per week
  • Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night
  • Sign On Bonus:Pays you $750 at 30 days and $750 at 90 days
  • Schedule: Monday Friday
  • Paid Training
  • Start Time: Varies

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We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.

Thats why were upfront about pay, routes, and schedules so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

  • Deliver SOLOTo: Mostly Midwest, possible to go anywhere in the lower 48 states
  • Tractor Type: 2019 Freightliner Sleeper
  • TrailerType:Flatbed Trailers, 53Dry Van
  • Freight: Varies by Account

EXTRA PERKS:

Our Drivers tell us Carrier Transparency is top priority. Dont spend time applying for jobs with Average Pay or confusing pay structures. We know youre essential to keep our economy afloat. Your trust, safety and securityisour top priority.You will work with the Safest and most Reliable Fleet in the Industry.YouDeliverfor us so we make sure to Deliver for you!

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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Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on drivingnot the details.

At Ryder, youre joining more than a company youre joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

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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.

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (2/12/2026 4:02 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-196063

Primary State/Province IL

Primary City DEKALB

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 60115

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000599

Job ID: 509854026
Originally Posted on: 2/12/2026

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