CDL A Regional Dry Van Driver in Harvard, IL

Company: Ryder System, Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Regional Dry Van Driver in Harvard, IL. Ryder regional driver can anticipate quality home time with family and friends while usually being home through the week and/or on weekends or a combination of both. A regional truck driving job typically consists of moving freight within a region that encompasses the surrounding areas. You may think you know Ryder and what we do, but today's Ryder has much more to offer than you might think. Let us show you how you can find a great and rewarding career, with the flexibility, earnings and home time you deserve!

Compensation:

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,630+
  • Solo Miles Pay: 60 CPM 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
• Bonuses
  • Loyalty Bonus: $5,000 - Pays you $2500 at 6 months and $2500 at 12 months
  • Unlimited driver referral bonuses
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks:

• Great company benefits starting after 30 days
• Medical, dental and vision, prescription drug insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
  • DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - Ryder encourages you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - Ryder will pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• Uniform & Boot Allowance
• Quality Employee Discounts
  • Discount include Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
  • Ryder will buy your truck if you're looking to switch from Owner Operator to a Company Employee Driver

Home Time, Route & Schedule:

• Mostly Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
• Out 1-2 nights per week
  • Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
• Start time: 2-6am
• Route: IL, WI, IA, OH, MI, IN, KS, NE, MN, ND, SD & KY
• Touch - Hardware Supplies

Equipment:

• Trucks are 36 months or newer
• Dry Van 31' 40' 45' 48' & 53'
• Manual & Electric Pallet Jack
• 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL A License
• Minimum 21 years of age
• 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
• Must obtain Hazmat within 90 days of hire
• 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
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
• Must live within 50 miles of Harvard, IL

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.

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