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

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

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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Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

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

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 4 weeks 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