CDL Truck Driver Hammond

Home Daily CDL Truck Driver | Average $1,700 Per Week! | Hammond, IN

Hammond, IN

Posted: 7/6/2026
Team Number: 659

Ruan is hiring Class A CDL drivers to be based in Hammond, IN, to haul grocery items for our dedicated customer, Meijer. Enjoy no-touch freight and 95% drop and hook on this account. Call our Recruiting Hotline at  for more information.

Drivers working 50 hours per week are averaging $1,700 per week in their first year. Night schedules include $.02/mi differential pay. Drivers are paid by the mile at $0.55 per mile for A.M. shift and $0.57 per mile for P.M. shift. Earn an additional $0.25 per mile during weekends. Annual pay increases for the first 7 years. Tiered and mileage-based pay package supports potential earnings.

Five-day workweek with 2 consecutive days off. Select from morning and night schedules. Local 24/7 dispatch teams. Drivers typically work 10 to 12 hours per shift, averaging 50 hours per week.

Drive newer-model Freightliners; 95% drop and hook.

Competitive, affordable benefits including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; prescription drug coverage; paid time off including holidays and earned vacation; 401(k) matching; and more. Explore all benefits information here.

People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong.

"I really enjoy working for Ruan. The pay is great, the benefits are excellent, and the dispatch team is the best I’ve worked with. I’ve learned a lot over the past three years with the company, and every day is a learning experience. The drop and hook system makes things smooth—no hassle rall, it’s been a great place to work."
- Irslan I., Driver

"My dispatchers are always on my side, making sure I get good miles and get home safely. Ruan truly prioritizes getting me home at the end of the week to see my family. I love coming into work knowing I’m set up for a good week."
- Trevor S., Driver

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years or older
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years (some restrictions apply)
• No more than one DOT recordable preventable accident in the last three years
• With the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in effect, all applicants must create a profile .gov before being hired
• 9 months of tractor-trailer experience within the past three years
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
• Additional qualifications will apply

EOE | Dedicated to Diversity

Ruan’s number one strength is our people. Therefore, it’s our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you’re part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors.

We are Ruan. We are you.