Truck Driver Class C

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring a Class C Truck Driver in Lockport, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

Pay:
Approximately $1100 average weekly.

Hours Per Week: 48 hours.

Paid Training.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday.

Start Time: 5:30 AM Dispatch.

Route:
Dedicated Home Daily.

Deliver Solo: IL, IN, MI.

Tractor Type:
Straight Truck.

Trailer Type: 20‑26' Straight Trucks.

Equipment:
Pallet Jack and Liftgate.

Freight:
Touch – Auto Parts.

• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 (use it or get paid for it)
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Ryder Drivers operate well‑maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

• 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

• 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.