Elite Truck Driver / Traveling Driver – Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•TX, TX

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring an experienced Class A truck driver for its Elite Driver team. The role travels regionally and nationally to Penske locations to support critical operations, special projects, strategic customers, and new account launches. Drivers help stabilize and improve operations and may perform multi-stop deliveries in varied environments, with assignments ranging from high-touch to no-touch. Training is provided for specialized equipment. Assignments last at least three weeks, with the option to extend and continue traveling. For every three travel weeks worked, drivers may choose a home week or another travel week; the posting also describes an option for one full week off each month. Dispatch times and routes vary by assignment. Drivers use scanners and onboard technology for delivery accuracy and operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing cab cameras. Weekly compensation is $2,350, plus a $350 weekly per diem. Drivers are compensated during a home week. The position includes paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, company-provided uniforms and safety footwear, a driver referral bonus of up to $5,000, safety recognition programs, and 24/7 driver and roadside assistance. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, a qualifying DOT medical card, documented tractor-trailer experience, and a qualifying driving record. Candidates must meet attendance and schedule requirements, comply with applicable laws and regulations, demonstrate English proficiency, and complete an employment application, background investigation, and drug screening. The job is safety-sensitive and requires maintaining alertness and working safely.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. 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 in the last 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete a Penske employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
Ability to meet the job's physical requirements, including frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Doubles endorsement.

Responsibilities

Travel regionally and nationally to support Penske operations.
Represent Penske as a trusted professional driver.
Help launch new business and support key strategic customers.
Perform multi-stop deliveries in a variety of environments, with assignments ranging from high-touch to no-touch.
Support operations during special projects.
Help stabilize and improve operational performance.
Assist with new account startups.
Use scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries.
Operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.