Position Description
Immediately Hiring a Dedicated SOLO Class A CDL Driver in Harvard, IL.We want the right Employee to Drive with us at Ryder.
See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:
https://RyderCareers.Video/CDLdeliverHardware
Ryder Employees who Drive on this account earn $1630 or more Weekly and it gets better
- Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
- Hours Per Week: 50 or more hours per week
- Solo Miles Pay: $0.60 per Mile with 2000 Miles per Week
- Solo Stops Pay: $26.00 per Stop with 15 Stops per Week
- Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per night with 1 - 2 nights per Week Possibly 3
- Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
- Paid Training
- Schedule: Monday – Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
- Start Time: 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM Dispatch Window
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Questions? Call Shelley or text “Harvard” to 904-541-9567 to speak with your recruiter today.
We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.
That’s why we’re upfront about pay, routes, and schedules — so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.
- Deliver SOLO To: IL, WI, IA, OH, MI, IN, KS, NE, MN, ND, SD & KY
- Route: Regional
- Tractor Type: Day Cab
- Trailer Type: Dry Van 31'-53'
- Equipment: Electric & Manual Pallet Jack
- Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
- Freight: Touch – Hardware Supplies
- Endorsements: Hazmat - Within 90 Days of Hire
- We Reimburse Cost to Obtain Endorsements and Provide Training
Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.
We have all the benefits other carriers do without the wait:
- UNIFORMS AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
- Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
- DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
- We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
- Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
- Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
- Ryder Drivers are the Captain of the Ship – OUR DRIVERS make decisions to keep yourself and others safe and we protect your job when you do
Click here to see all Ryder Driving Opportunities:https://ryder-drivers.jobs/
We will buy your truck if you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to a Company Employee Driver, we will help make the switch even easier.
We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday
Let Ryder pay you more and Refer a Driver. We pay Unlimited 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 months ago (1/7/2026 12:51 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-193861
Primary State/Province IL
Primary City Harvard
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 60033
Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo
Employment Type Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements Driver
Position Code 1000998
