Driver Non CDL Home Daily Class C

Ryder • Romeoville, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class C Truck Driver in Romeoville, Illinois. This dedicated-route position involves solo driving across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, with drivers returning home daily. Drivers operate 20–26-foot straight trucks carrying auto parts, with touch freight. Pallet jacks and liftgates are used; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:30 a.m. dispatch start and approximately 48 hours per week. Average weekly pay is $1,100, and paid training is provided.

Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer. Ryder provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and access to fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are responsible for safe vehicle operation, following applicable laws and procedures, minimizing hazards, keeping accurate records, and loading or unloading freight or assisting with those tasks when required by the customer.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on Day 1; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; employee discounts; and a driver referral bonus. Drivers make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when doing so.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least six months of verifiable driving experience, meeting one of these timeframes: six months in the past three years, two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years. Experience must be in like equipment when the position involves operating a straight truck or box truck.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a vehicle while complying with safety regulations, continuous training requirements, and customer-service expectations.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed