Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske • Taylors, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a full-time local Class A CDL truck driver for a dedicated driving role. The driver works Monday through Friday on the first shift, is home daily, and drives within a 250-mile radius of the shipping location. Start times vary with load assignments and typically fall between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Shifts are generally 8 to 10 hours, averaging 50 hours per week. The driver is assigned their own late-model Penske Truck Leasing truck, equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. The role includes delivering freight safely and on time, maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor with customers, and representing Penske and its clients. Drivers must follow applicable laws and safety requirements and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Penske describes the position as safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. Physical requirements include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. The position requires the ability to see and hear, including specified vision abilities.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English-language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Ability to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; frequently moving, standing, walking, sitting, handling, and reaching; safely entering and exiting the vehicle and cargo area; and meeting the stated vision and hearing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight within a 250-mile radius of the shipping location.
• Drive an assigned truck and operate it safely.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area, and remain alert to protect personal and public safety.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays beginning on day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $2,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.
• Pay every Friday.

What This Job Offers

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