Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Harvard, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.
See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:
https://RyderCareers.Video/CDLdeliverHardware
$1630. Per Week Average - And Top Earners can make up to $2000.+ 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
- Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
- Paid Training
- Schedule: Monday – Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
- Start Time: AM / PM Shifts available
- Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $2500 at 6 months and $2500 at 1 year
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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:
- 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
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
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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 3 months ago (2/25/2026 3:03 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-196804
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
