Truck Driver

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Extra Board Truck Driver in Zeeland, MI, offering a local, home-daily career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. This position is designed for drivers who want to feel good about their driving career, with full transparency regarding pay, routes, and schedules.

Drivers on this account earn $1,215 or more weekly. The role involves delivering heavy-touch auto parts solo within Michigan using day cabs and 26' box trucks with 48' or 53' dry van trailers. Trucks are 36 months or newer and include 24/7 roadside maintenance. Drivers fuel up at over 800 maintenance facilities nationwide and utilize electric pallet jacks for loading and unloading freight.

At Ryder, drivers are treated as the "Captain," empowered to make safety decisions with job protection. The team is a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans. Ryder also offers unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

Benefits & Culture

Ryder provides benefits without the wait, including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days. Drivers receive 80 hours of PTO in their first year starting Day 1, with the option to use it or get paid for it. Additional perks include uniforms, cell phone and boot allowances, a 401(k) rollover available immediately with a company match at one year, and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility). Employee discounts are available on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through Ryder's career portal. The application process includes a drug test, background and motor vehicle check (including verification of previous employers for the last 3 years), a DOT physical, and a Ryder road test. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification or specific customer badging requirements.

For more information, view a video from a current Ryder employee or explore all driving opportunities on the Ryder Drivers website.

Equal Opportunity

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.