Truck Driver Non CDL Home Daily

Ryder • Richmond, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a non-CDL truck driver in Richmond, California. The driver makes solo deliveries to Gilroy, the Bay Area, Redding, and Tahoe on local routes and returns home daily. The position uses a straight truck with reefer trailers in 16-, 24-, or 26-foot configurations and involves touch freight consisting of beverages. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack, hand truck, and lift gate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling available at Ryder maintenance locations nationwide.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Start times are 5:00 a.m. or 10:30 p.m., and the role averages 50 hours per week. Pay is $28 per hour, paid weekly; Ryder states that drivers on this account earn $1,540 or more per week. Paid training is provided.

Ryder describes the role as a company-driving opportunity with support during the transition from owner-operator work and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are empowered to make safety decisions, and the job is protected when they do so. The position includes customer service, compliance with safety regulations, continuous training, and freight loading or unloading as required by the customer.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Have at least 6 months of verifiable driving experience in the past 3 years, or 2 years of experience within the last 5 years, or 5 years of experience within the last 10 years. Experience must be in like equipment when applying to operate 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 3 years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• 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 and comply with applicable safety regulations.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading, if required by the customer.
• Follow written and/or oral instructions and provide customer service.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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