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

Penske•Shreveport, LA

83d

About The Position

The Elite Truck Driver / Traveling Driver is part of Penske Logistics’ national response team. Drivers travel regionally and nationally to support Penske operations, help launch new business and assist strategic customers. Assignments may include supporting special projects, stabilizing and improving performance, and assisting with new account startups. Drivers 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. Dispatch times and routes vary by assignment. Drivers use scanners and onboard technology to ensure delivery accuracy and operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position requires a valid Class A CDL and documented tractor-trailer experience.

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 one year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years in the last five years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer 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 in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Doubles endorsement.

Responsibilities

Travel regionally and nationally to support Penske operations.
Represent Penske as a trusted, elite professional driver.
Help launch new business and support key strategic customers.
Perform multi-stop deliveries in a variety of environments, including high-touch and no-touch assignments.
Support operations during special projects.
Help stabilize and improve performance.
Assist with new account startups.
Use scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries.
Operate vehicles safely and follow applicable laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the assigned location.