Job Description

Position Description

Immediate opening for a Class C Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Lockport, IL.

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like-

• Driver Positions Pay Weekly
• Average Weekly Pay: $1075-$1200
• Hours Per Week: 48 hours per week
• Paid Training
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Start Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Dispatch

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Stop applying to companies that don't have your best interest in mind. At Ryder, we promise transparency and want you to have the actual pay and route details upfront making your decision to join our team easy. 

• Deliver Solo: IL, IN, MI
• Route: Dedicated Home Daily 
• Tractor Type: Straight Truck 
• Trailer Type: 20-26' Straight Trucks
• Equipment: Pallet Jack and Liftgate
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
• Freight: Touch – Auto Parts

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

We have all the benefits other carriers do without the wait:

• UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Paid Personal Time Off Starts at Day 1 - 80 hours accrued in First Year
• DO NOT LOSE Paid Personal Time Policy - We encourage you to use Vacation Time earned. If you decide not to use it - we pay you the remaining balance at your hourly pay rate.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Start at 30 Days
• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
• Immediate 401k rollover and contributions with company match at one year
• Quality Employee Discounts that actually save you Money on Tools, Cars, Hotels Worldwide, Electronics/Appliances, Cell Phones, Travel and more
• Ryder Drivers are the Captain of the Ship – OUR DRIVERS make decisions to keep yourself and others safe and we protect your job when you do

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We will buy your truck if you’re looking to switch from Owner Operator to a Company Employee Driver, we will help make the switch even easier.

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

Let Ryder pay you more and Refer a Driver. We pay Unlimited Bonuses for Hired Drivers.

Ryder Offers Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits, To Include Medical, Prescription, Dental Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Options, As well as Paid Time Off for Vacation, Illness, Bereavement, Family and Parental Leave, and Tax-Advantaged 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Minimum of 6 months of verifiable driving experience
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Must have verifiable driving experience (*must be in like equipment if position being applied for is operating a straight truck or box truck):
  • 6 Months experience in the past 3 years, OR 
  • 2 years' experience within the last 5 years, OR
  • 5 years' experience within the last 10 years 
• 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• This position is primarily responsible for safely driving a vehicle within and requires compliance with safety regulations, continuous training and customer service.
• Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Maintaining accurate records Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
• Other tasks as assigned

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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