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

Penske•FL, FL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a Class A truck driver for its Elite Driver team. This is a traveling role in which the driver supports operations at Penske locations across the country, including special projects, new business launches, and strategic customer needs. Assignments last at least three weeks and may be extended. For every three travel weeks worked, drivers may choose a home week or another travel week; the position also offers the option of one full week off each month. Dispatch times and routes vary by assignment. The driver represents Penske and its customers, performs multi-stop deliveries in varied environments, and may be assigned work ranging from high-touch to no-touch. Training is provided for specialized equipment. Drivers use scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries and operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and safety standards, regular attendance, and the ability to work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position. The posting lists weekly compensation of $2,350 plus a $350 weekly per diem, and says drivers are compensated during the home week. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, disability and life insurance, uniforms and safety footwear, a driver referral bonus, safety recognition programs, and 24/7 driver and roadside assistance.

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 one year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years in the last five years.
A 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 the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation 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 see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Doubles endorsement.

Responsibilities

Travel regionally and nationally to support Penske operations.
Represent Penske as a trusted professional driver and represent its customers while delivering freight.
Help launch new business and support key strategic customers.
Support operations during special projects, help stabilize and improve performance, and assist with new account startups.
Perform multi-stop deliveries in a variety of environments, with assignments ranging from high-touch to no-touch.
Use scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries.
Operate vehicles safely and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and work the required schedule and at the required location.
Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.