Truck Driver Home Daily Class C

Ryder • Grand Rapids, MI

7d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a non-CDL Class C driver in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a dedicated route with daily home time. Drivers deliver auto parts solo across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio using a straight truck with a 20–26-foot body. The work involves touch freight, and Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. The trucks are described as well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:30 a.m. dispatch start and an average of 53 hours per week. Pay is weekly, with average weekly pay of $1,296. Paid training is provided. A chauffeur license is required.

Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; a uniform allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers make safety decisions, and the posting states that their jobs are protected when they do so.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have at least 6 months of verifiable driving experience, with experience in like equipment required for straight-truck or box-truck positions. Qualifying experience must be 6 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• 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.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Have a chauffeur 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, and customer service expectations.
• Comply with applicable federal and/or 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 freight if required by the customer.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform allowance
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed